It’s a beautiful spring day; reason enough to celebrate, right there! But there’s more!

Debbie Macomber and her good husband Wayne will be visiting today, for the first time since I moved. Debbie and I have been close friends for more years than either of us care to count, and over the last decade, our lives and careers have taken us in such varied directions–we were like ships passing in the night. Now, we’re taking every chance we can get to reconnect and catch up. We’ve laughed together, we’ve cried together. Where Debbie is concerned, I’m a shameless name-dropper. Her

Several wonderful women have written to thank me for offering non-traditional scholarships, and to that I say, You’re welcome, and Please Apply! The 2006 scholarship program will be launched soon, and all the information will be posted on the website. I cannot express too often how much I care about all the women out there, struggling so valiantly to make a better life for themselves and their children. I wish I could help all of you.

I can’t think of a better investment than mothers, young or otherwise.

Mother’s Day is coming up soon. Let’s all celebrate with extra verve