Anytime you can, be sure to do more than observe the festivities. Participate. Jump In. Help celebrate. Pitch in. Embrace the cold. Breathe in the holiday cheer. Sing along, loud and clear. If all you can do it observe the Read More …
Everything this season has been so festive… Maybe it was the early snow fall. Maybe it is the short time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Maybe it is the end of a long decade. Maybe it is the spirit of optimism Read More …
It takes two to make a pair. Of shoes. Maybe boots? Mittens, warm woolen ones. Or, gloves? And definitely socks – low around the ankle or all the way up to the knees. Sure, it takes two to make a Read More …
Sometimes, it takes a second time visiting a place to really see it. To see beyond the initial wonder and awe of amazement. To better understand the people who live their and their culture. To view the landscape at a Read More …
Today, there are a lot of things that just break – even before we were done with them. You can barely get a good first use out of them, let alone second hand value. People have come to understand this. Read More …
This weekend, we had more than one second helping. From pie to mashed potatoes and turkey to stuffing. Don’t forget cookies, cheesecake, and buttered bread plus overcooked vegetables topped in gravy. From family-time and sleeping late, to celebrating birthdays one Read More …
When all the other days are done, then there are 31 more to go. 31 more days to go in 2019 31 more days to fill with joy. 31 more days to say I love you. 31 more days to Read More …
It is always fun to spend time with family… for the holidays. enjoying a special dinner. during a quick run into Trader Joe’s (what can I say, it is always a joy.) celebrating a birthday…especially a milestone one a week Read More …
I remember how lovely childhood Thanksgivings were… do you? We could just: show up sit at the kids table sip soda because it was allowed for the special occasion… sneak crunchy stuffing out of the turkey (risking a swat with Read More …
This holiday season, hopefully you are warm and cozy. At home with family. At a lovely spot with friends, hanging out, catching up and being together. At peace, with a good book or series, a warm beverage and comfy clothes. Read More …