Today I had the pleasure of attending a speed networking event at Dodge's Market in Elmer, NJ.  The meeting was organized by Roe Melnicove who is a National Marketing Director with the health & wellness company, Juice Plus. I met Roe back in 2008 at an eWoman Networking event in Voorhees.  I actually didn't get the chance to talk to her until the event was over, in the parking lot!  Well, it turned out that I had met her husband, an attorney, during a recent settlement.  Small world!  We've stayed in touch ever since.   Roe's story is quite compelling.  She is a former teacher and college professor who had a significant war with systemic Lupus as a younger woman.  Instead of succumbing to the disease without a fight, Roe battled back through nutrition, exercise and a whole food product,... 04/23/2013

Discover The Arts At Appel Farm:  Art & Music Center Appel Farm's mission is "to provide people of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds with a supportive, cooperative environment in which to explore the fine and performing arts."    Back in the early 90's, when my daughters were young girl scouts, their favorite troop leader arranged several field trips to Appel Farm, located in Elmer, NJ.  Let me just say that the programs were phenomenal!   They saw entertaining puppet shows, Russian dance theater, folk music and participated in acting workshops.  The entire troop was engaged and enthusiastic each and every time they visited the center.   While walking around the Pennsville Library today, I noticed a colorful, attractive brochure that featured butterflies on the cover.  I shoul... 09/01/2011