A Lot For A Monday
To do, to write, to edit, to sort, to compile, to read, to share… there is always a lot for a Monday. After a holiday? It is always a list. After a vacation? It is even more. After a quiet, Read More …
Category: family
Catching Up
We are all (always) just catching up. Aren’t we though? We can’t be there, every minute – of every day – in everyone else’s world. So, all we can do is: tune in, reconnect, ask questions, learn what’s happening, listen, Read More …
Thinking Of You
All of the people we care about, or miss in our lives, we are thinking of you. It has been a while. It was one of those days. It has been cold and dreary this winter so far, and it Read More …
Talk and Plan
It is best to talk and plan family trips now. Especially if your kids are older. You most definitely have high expectations. They have expectations, too. Be open to ideas. Be flexible. Be ready for last minute changes. You’re making Read More …
Alternative Plans
This is a time to be flexible and have alternative plans for things that may come along. New ideas. Things out of your control. People with other skills. Education in emerging technology. Winter weather. Alternative plans are the things you Read More …
Binging Cookies
What’s better during the holidays than binging cookies. Chocolate peanut butter thumbprint Pressed shortbread with sugar sprinkles Cranberry bliss bars Cut outs with icing Gingerbread Chocolate chip Cherry chocolate Sugar with little silver balls or decor There’s still so much Read More …
Play the Game
I think you should just play the game. The ones your kids, family, or friends want to play. Also, the one that your co-workers know well. Or. And this may also make sense… Fake it till you make it. (Learning Read More …
All a Quiet Night
Years ago, in the town where we live, the local fire company drove through town, sirens wailing. It was Christmas Eve… As the daughter of a firefighter I would quickly wish all a quiet night. Get home safe. Hope everyone Read More …
Just Ask
What do they want? What do they need? What would be their ideal (anything.) You won’t know unless you talk to them. My advice…just ask. Not just for a Christmas gift, but for anything. A client, a colleague or a Read More …
Mobile For the Win
During a busy Saturday, order on mobile for the win. There is no chance they will get your name wrong. No pressure to make a decision on what you want while they’re on the phone. Tip or don’t – it Read More …