Lisa Petrarca's Blog

I think we all remember exactly where we were and what we were doing that fateful morning of September 11, 2001. It's etched into o...

I LOVE adventure! When I'm unable to go on vacations, I search for fun and unusual areas to explore around me. On Wednesday, I decided...

It's been a while since I've posted. In my last post I talked about the struggle of adoption and the unfortunate baggage carrie...

Whew! It’s been forever since I’ve posted. I think I’ve let social media consume me, posting all my pics and stories there. But tonight, as ...

I was thinking about how words can truly affect lives. Back in the day I'm ashamed to admit that I could tear someone to shreds in an in...

I have a very important tradition every year that drives my family crazy...I have to find the *perfect* Christmas tree. This year our hunt w...

Every day on my Facebook and Instagram sites I post a "THANKFUL TRAIN" message. I do this to make sure I think of at least one thi...

I went on several adventures this summer and wanted to share a few of my favorites with you. The first shot is my very first trip to...