Some towns, when it comes to Halloween, celebrate early by moving the annual ritual of trick-or-treating to the weekend prior. How they do this, I am not sure. Parents and children have to adopt a new holiday date to fulfill Read More …
For events years or months in the future, all the prep comes down to just one thing. Day of execution. It doesn’t matter if you have everything ready, or not, the day of the event is the truth. Today, I Read More …
Really, sometimes, I have no idea, but someone does and they are the reason why this is even being discussed. Not sure why there is a discussion. Not into the debate. Not interested in the win. Not aware that there Read More …
There is absolutely no nuance in digital messaging… and it is super fast and easy to text, send off an e-mail or make an online comment. All of these options in communication are missing the things that make the spoken Read More …
It doesn’t matter what holidays you celebrate throughout the year, we know we should be quite thankful everyday. That we have our family nearby and our friends close by, too. That we have our health (and we try to be Read More …
When you are busy, you miss the things that are happening around you (or without you). Inspiring sunrises. First steps. Kids coming home from school. Dinners with family. Unadulterated laughter. Gatherings with the people you like (and love) the most. Read More …
If it fits…wear the hat. The weather may dictate this and then you might not care too much about the fit. But, other times it is so important. Be ready to adopt the roles you are meant to assume. Be Read More …
Things can easily make you feel better. A simple word of thanks. Hot, delicious coffee. Freshly washed sheets. A smile when you weren’t expecting one. Someone letting you turn onto a busy street (or merging in traffic.) Friends who treat Read More …
It is okay to eat dessert first. You do not even need to eat a balanced diet, or have dinner later (that same day). But, as a best practice: Decide early. Invite the kids to join you. Let it be Read More …
Before you leave, make the commitment and don’t say maybe on this go around. Say yes, you will not regret saying that – over and over again. When you are visiting a new town or area where you may never Read More …