Door Closed
A door closed metaphor… When you drop off you youngest child at college it’s the end of one phase and the beginning of another. For both of you. Then – not to put too fine a point on it – Read More …
Category: family
Everything Changes
Seems like, in life, everything changes and we just need to: Adapt. Grow. Learn. Understand. Get a grip. Be patient. Help others. Work differently. Sooner than later everything changes and when that happens, nothing will ever be the same. ~ Read More …
Lots of Fries
A special request is to get lots of fries… If you’re serious about indulging yourself. Or, have a lot of kids. Or, need some salt. Remember, the more dipping sauces you have the better. It doesn’t have to be Friday Read More …
More Cake
Birthdays are not quite right unless you have more cake than you have people at the party. Ever notice though, how no matter how much you have, even too little of something, there will always be leftovers. The people around Read More …
It’s Still Summer
When it’s still summer, but you have to go back to school, that’s the biggest bummer. I am not even in school anymore but still believe this. At least give us until Labor Day, then, the official end – even Read More …
Thinking of Others
Occasionally you will be thinking of others, and what they need. It will take your mind off of the every day things that normally occupy your thoughts, focus and attention. New babies. Surgeries. Wedding planning. Illnesses. Milestone birthdays. Loss of Read More …
Your List (as a parent)
Well. Your list (as a parent) is rarely the same list as the one your kids have. Clean your room. Make your bed. Do your homework. Take time off from your tablet, phone, or computer. Write your thank you notes. Read More …
It’s Contagious
Somehow even if it isn’t viral it’s contagious enough to move quickly from one person to another. Good ideas Coming together Common ground Funny stories Loud laughter It doesn’t take much. One idea. One comment. One person who starts to Read More …
Of Mutual Interest
Many topics are of mutual interest…and that is a very good thing. Here is where we find common ground. That is how we can relate to one another. This is what we talk about, or debate. It is why we Read More …
Catching Up
Spend the time catching up to what has happened. Read their note (hopefully it is a letter.) Reply quickly. Call someone. Talk to them. Make a plan. Get together. Spend hours. Stay longer than you think you can. Make a Read More …