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 …
Category: family
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 …
Not Quite Right
When you think something is not quite right, trust yourself. Your gut. Your instincts. Your prior experience. Or, your friends who think something is weird. And…the material change of something that has always been there and now is gone. (There Read More …
Planned Leftovers
In keeping with the food, or eating topic – the idea of having planned leftovers from take out is quite literally, brilliant. Not only did you not have to cook the first meal, you have bought enough that you will Read More …
If There’s Nothing Better
What do you do if there’s nothing better to do? Choose the things you don’t necessarily like to do – but have to get done. (Even on a holiday.) Cleaning. Packing. Gardening. Weeding. Sorting. Organizing. Planning. If there’s nothing better Read More …
So Many Things
It adds up. There are so many things needed to start a new life away from home. Of course, it depends on the life you are “starting” and what you will leave behind. Anyone with a college bound kid knows Read More …