Good Intentions

I am guessing that most people today start the Lenten season with good intentions to give up on something that they will really miss. Chocolate Caffeine Potato Chips Sugar Cake Ice Cream Candy Do you see a theme here? No, Read More …

With Bells On

Today, I was able to volunteer an hour, just an hour of my time to ring the Salvation Army bell, and literally did so, with bells on …my red velvety Santa hat. It was ring, ring, tinkle-ling…while I was singing Read More …

Christmas Cookies

Tonight, we had Christmas Cookies for dinner… …and then, after the evening’s walk – drive – and dash from house to house – we had lasagna for dessert. Annual house tours, whether they celebrate winter, spring, summer or fall are Read More …

Odds Improve

Unlike the lottery, which encourages more and more participants, if there is a fixed number of tickets available, odds improve with the more chances you buy. It isn’t exponential improvement, but additive. I know, it’s math and statistics, something we Read More …

Just Being There

Sometimes, just being there makes all the difference in the world. Not my own clever creation of words in the perfect little phrase…but, instead a fairly common sentiment. I would; however, wholeheartedly agree. Your mere presence. Showing (and having) empathy. Read More …

No Refunds Offered

Retailers – whether online or in a brick and mortar storefront – often have a policy on how they offer refunds. There are many industries and products or services however, where there are no refunds offered let alone required…really, who Read More …

One or the OtherĀ 

Some people think it’s one or the other…It isn’t always an either or choice. Sometimes it’s both. Chocolate and vanilla? Cream and sugar? Football and baseball or hockey and basketball? Boys or girls. (Ahem, perhaps I should say, Men or Read More …

Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

Famous words spoken in that famous movie: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” Sure, it’s recognizable. It is the top 3rd of all time 100 movie quotes. The 3rd most famous. It’s summer and countless people are at the beach. Read More …