by Simone Knego | Dec 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
My life has been impacted many times by the power of community. Even as I reflect on my childhood, I realize that I was very fortunate because of the community I had supporting me. Whether it was my friends, the teachers at school, or my Jewish community, I always had...
by Simone Knego | Nov 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. Most people have a favorite holiday. I’m sure that for many, it’s Christmas. For my sister, Halloween is her favorite holiday. She loves everything about Halloween. She decorates her house spectacularly and dresses up...
by Simone Knego | Nov 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’ve always believed words matter. I know you’ve probably heard this a lot. But I especially feel the truth of this statement as a parent. I have made many mistakes over my time as a parent. But the one thing I’ve realized with these mistakes is that it’s important to...
by Simone Knego | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’ve always loved this time of year when we focus a little more on gratitude and a little less on things that aren’t as important. To me, gratitude isn’t just for November, it should be something we are doing all year long. Each night I review what I’m grateful for,...
by Simone Knego | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Friendship is one of those things that I never want to take for granted. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to a conference and meet up with some of my closest friends in the world. Most of these women I haven’t seen since before the pandemic. For me, it was...
by Simone Knego | Oct 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
As the mother of both adults and teenagers, I’m learning that parenting adults is much different than parenting my teenagers. To be honest, I have the same overall concern for both my teenagers and adults. I don’t want my children to make the same mistakes I...
by Simone Knego | Oct 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you struggle with insomnia, you’re not alone. According to the American Sleep Association, close to 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder. And 30-50% of adults experience short-term insomnia, the most common sleep disorder. Chronic insomnia disorder,...
by Simone Knego | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
You may think that a smile is overrated, but I have witnessed just the opposite. I have just lived through Hurricane Ian. The devastation I have seen because of this horrific natural disaster is pretty significant. But I’ve also witnessed so much good. I have seen...
by Simone Knego | Oct 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
The past week or so has been a bit of a blur as we geared up for Hurricane Ian and are now left with the devastation that has come from it. I feel incredibly lucky that my city is still standing. Sarasota should have been destroyed by this storm based on all the...
by Simone Knego | Sep 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
I love it when the seasons change. It’s a good representation of life. Things are always changing. Enjoying those changes when they come is what makes life so special. Today is the first day of Fall. Now, living in Sarasota, Florida, that doesn’t say much. It’s still...
The Strengthening Power of Community
Every Thanksgiving Should Feel Like Home
Words Matter, Especially To Our Children
Experience The Healing Power of Gratitude
The Remarkable Power of Friendship