Welcome to The Savoring

Come in, get cozy, grab something to drink and stay a while.

What I Am

I could tell you but I’d be lying. I have no idea. I am ever changing and ever growing. Isn’t that the point?

I’m designer by day, a writer by early mornings and night. I love to travel and I love to entertain friends AND strangers. Hand selected ones, of course.

I grew up with addicted parents, a mother who was arrested not once but twice, my stepfather not twice but thrice.

I was divorced from my first husband before most people ever get married. We had two boys in three years and then decided to choose joy over misery and wisely parted ways. We still like each other because we both chose not to a-holes during our divorce and put our kids first. Novel concept.

I married the love of my life seven years later. We’ve been together over 23 years. He’s made of everything a woman dreams of and most days I am madly in love with him.

We’ve raised three incredible boys. Two are Jewish, one is gay. I believe there’s enough kindness in the world to suffocate the hate and they will all be safe. I pray I’m not wrong.

I survived leukemia thanks to the fierceness I was raised with, a shit ton of science and a magical organization called NMDP that helped me get a much needed stem cell transplant. If you are 30 or under and you’ve stumbled upon the Savoring give that link a tap and consider joining the amazing heroes who get swabbed and save lives.

This is me and Otis. He is happier than he appears. My kids think I love him more than them. I tell them I don’t. This is me growing my hair back after chemo took it away. It takes some getting used to.

What It Is

This newsletter is about seeking humor and gratitude. Casting light on life’s shadows. Laughing in the face of darkness and basking in the light we seek and find.

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I am truly so happy you are here. Please say hello either in the comments on a post you read or send me a private message. I love meeting all of you.

Fun Fact  🤗

I am the author of Chicken Soup for the Girlfriends Soul. I was Stefanie Adrian at the time. And I had less wrinkles and more hair.

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