By Jill Wyckoff

Ours was a dream 43 years in the making...It was the summer of 74 and I had just gotten back from a three week trip to the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado--a far cry from the tame surroundings of my New England landscape.

Ella DiCastro Baron

Ring Ring Riiiiiing!  It's that time of year when those of us with school-aged children are starting a new year of learning.

Ella DiCastro Baron

What a Summer!  Even if many of us have to work full-time while everyone else seems to be sand-castling, volleyballing, and boogie boarding along ....

Ella DiCastro Baron

A newer friend offered his condo to our family as he traveled to South Africa.  All we had to do was get ourselves up there. 

Ella DiCastro Baron

The 2016 Summer Olympics have begun in Rio!  I have many fond memories growing up, hunkered in front of the TV with all my cousins as we watched the Summer Olympics...

Ella DiCastro Baron

There are some books, stories, even single poems we read that we hold on to for the memorable language, characters, nostalgia...

Ella DiCastro Baron

Last week, I had the honor of interceding for leaders on college campuses who want to love students with Jesus’ fullness

Ella DiCastro Baron

Yesterday at the froyo place, I noticed a dozen people walking around the shopping center, transfixed on their smartphones...

Ella deCastro Baron

Growing up, kids in my generation knew of Niagara Falls as a honeymoon destination!  As a young girl, I daydreamed ......

Lauren Hasson

Our great 4th of July tradition is to jump in the car at 8:30, fly down the road and squeeze into the best parking spot left on San Dieguito Road