Sometimes, the stories we tell at dinner drive the kids to laughter. Sometimes it is confusion. Other times, down right teenage-angst. Go figure. It happens. When we were kids, we had to be careful. Dad would go on and on Read More …
We should keep talking about those “ancient things” that people tend to forget about. Just to keep the younger generation aware of them. Initially, it was the Ides of March that made me think of this, but that was some Read More …
On days like this the people who help strangers, neighbors and of course, loved ones are revered. Indeed, they leave big shoes to fill. When they come inside, they should be greeted with warmth and maybe even cookies, cake, pie Read More …
In a state of emergency, before the weather event happens someone has to make the call. It has to start somewhere. If you listen to the weather forecasters, they started talking about Stella the Winter Storm last week. The super Read More …
Just because a guy, named Benjamin Franklin, thought that it would help farmers, we are exhausted for about a week. Daylight Savings is something that I could do with out. So can the kids. You know that the standardized tests Read More …
We all know that everything has a place…wher it belongs: At home In my dad’s work truck In a retail store (merchandising plans abound) In a professional kitchen How come, if everything has a place, every Saturday morning, nothing is Read More …
Do you ever hear this phrase: “Ok. Fine.” in response to, oh, I don’t know – any question posed to a child of yours? It is Friday. We have a shortage of “dress up clothes” and desperately need them for Read More …
Normally, people want to have a short wait, thus their position in line is strategic, at least when it is possible to exert any control at all over your situation. You carefully choose: Left or right at the bank drive Read More …
I think the term was “cross the line” but I could be wrong. It was 3 or 4 years ago…but, I think you will get the concept. I was fortunate to attend a school sponsored event called Challenge Day. The Read More …
I always love watching Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan movies…there are a few as you may know…and the last couple of days one of the stations has been running You’ve Got Mail. There’s that scene with the guy who is Read More …