I love living in Florida, but visiting my old garden in Garrison never fails to bring me joy. I planted these flowers years ago and they are blooming in full force to welcome me back. My hybrid tea rose bush is now 5 feet tall and thriving.

I named this little fellow Dolan. I’m so happy when he joins me for coffee in the morning.

On Tuesday I received a very special honor in recognition of my volunteer work, the Mother Theresa Award. It was particularly meaningful to me that it was during National Nurses Week as two of my sisters are nurses.   I’ve always volunteered to do whatever I could,...