Silent Night

My wish to everyone tonight is a silent night…no sirens, no whistles, no call to duty. Every year, our fire department drives through the neighborhood…Santa on the back of the rescue truck wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. For years Read More …

Creative Conversation

On behalf of teenagers and college students everywhere, I am challenging you to start a creative conversation with them – as if you really care what they think – over the holidays. It’s the Trifecta of Holidays this year with Read More …

Why Is Everyone Rushing

I know that it is just 3 days before Christmas…but it is happening on Sunday this year. That means we have “extra time” no work, no school, no place to be. Why is everyone rushing for it to be here. Read More …

A Little of This…

In cooking, a little of this and a little of that works just fine. In baking. Not so much. In seeing those wonderful little Christmas gifts on Facebook (not even Pinterest thank you very much) they look so easy and Read More …

There is Still Time

According to this TED Talk, there is still time to join the fray, to learn how to adapt and make the most of the second industrial revolution. I made my kids listen to this. I think others should, too. Whether Read More …

Endless Thanks

There is a huge difference between a very sincerely spoken “it has been my pleasure” and the endless thanks that someone says after you say you’re welcome, followed by another “thank you” but said again in a different way… what Read More …

A Few More Days

In just a few more days the kids will be done with school, the pre-Christmas sales will be replaced with post-holiday sales – even deeper discounts on what nobody thought was interesting enough to buy as a gift – and Read More …

Make the Time

I am constantly trying to encourage others, and myself, to make the time to do what you want to do. Help others. Read a book. Cook dinner. Write. Volunteer. Educate others and keep learning – with an open mind. Get Read More …

Important to Make the Time

At the end of the year it is difficult, but it is important to make the time to see friends, family and loved ones. Whether you travel to see them, Skype incessantly or reschedule what ever you have to do Read More …