by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Jan 12, 2026 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Disciplined Decisions, Inspirational, Personal Stories, Positive Perspective
January. The first month of the year takes its name from Janus, the ancient Roman god of beginnings, endings, transitions, doorways, gates, and time. A unique deity, his head is distinctively depicted with two faces, each staring in opposite directions. One face...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Dec 11, 2025 | Gratitude, Meditation for the Mind, Personal Stories, Positive Perspective
This past year brought forth a rollercoaster of emotions for me. I celebrated a few joyous occasions, like planning my retirement in 2026, while lamenting some personal losses, such as losing dear friends to illness. I shed a lot of tears, both in gratitude and...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Nov 11, 2025 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Gratitude, Inspirational, Personal Stories, Positive Perspective
Life rarely turns out the way we planned or hoped it would. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. If you’re of a certain age, you likely grew up with the stereotypical mid-20th Century American Dream symbolized by the “white picket fence.” This ideal life was...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Oct 15, 2025 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Fabulous Fall, Gratitude, Meditation for the Mind, Personal Stories
October is my favorite month not only because it’s the month of my birth but also because it personifies fall. Cooler weather, pumpkins, and vibrant coastal sunsets are a few of the things I love about October. For the past couple of years, I gleefully and...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Sep 11, 2025 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Personal Stories
A friend recently revealed her frustration in trying to re-connect with one of her adult daughters who had chosen to cut ties with the family. Having tried various unsuccessful methods, such as enlisting the help of another daughter, my friend was at a loss for what...
