Not As Planned
When the day, nay, the weekend is not as planned, you still have to appreciate what you did. Do not focus on what didn’t happen. Focus (instead) on: the people you saw the food you enjoyed the laughter you shared Read More …
Month: December 2022
Did You Do Anything
It is a pre-holiday weekend, Saturday even. Did you do anything… fun? productive? with others? new? on your list? healthy? for yourself? to get ahead (*of your list, chores, goals etc.)? Most importantly, did you do anything that you hadn’t Read More …
Fresh Baked Cookies
Sometimes, all you need are fresh baked cookies. They take time. They need good ingredients. They should be warm. They will be enjoyed. Yes, fresh baked cookies, isn’t exactly what was ordered, but they were definitely needed. Thinking of you, Read More …
Christmas Charades
At some point during this holiday season, be sure to play Christmas charades…and other fun games. No matter what the game No matter who knows how to play No matter whether you keep score (or not) No matter if you Read More …
So Happy For Us
No matter who you are or who you’re with – you should be so happy for us. The collective of us as people. The larger number of us as colleagues. The group of us as friends. The smaller unit of Read More …
Is It 42
The meaning of life… is it 42? I don’t know for sure. It could be just a joke from a Monty Python movie. Or, it could be that it is the middle of a wish. Perhaps the middle of age Read More …
Read the Paperwork Carefully
A short PSA…read the paperwork carefully. Even if it is digital. The proposal. The terms and conditions. The contract. The shipping info. The item number, description and the pricing. The rules for return. The address on the return… If there Read More …
How I Have Missed You
It has been a long time and oh, how I have missed you is all I can say. Try to not let the time go so long. Try to gather more often. Try to talk more frequently. Try to be Read More …
Smile and Wave
You start with a formal smile and wave. This lets the judge know you’re ready and they should pay close attention. This also makes sure that you acknowledge you’re ready to go. You are focused, about to give it your Read More …
Kick Off to the Season
It is the kick off to the season for Christmas and all the festive holidays. All the lights, music and carols (than ever before). More cookies, treats and cocktails (than you can handle). Gatherings, reconnecting and meeting new people (whom Read More …