What to Give
This is the time of year when people start to really think about what to give. Give your time. Give your support. Give your money to charities you support and need your help now, more than any other time of Read More …
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Not a Gift But…
Sometimes, a thing you do is not a gift but… It is still helpful. It is long overdue to be done. It is still appropriate. It is going to be long lasting. It is worth the effort. Technically not a Read More …
Make That Happen
We can make that happen, says the: highly sought-after purveyor of fine goods consultant who knows you have never asked for a special favor restaurant owner who knows you come in every week retailer who knows the birthday gift needs Read More …
After All of the Eating
It is the holiday season. It has only just begun. After all of the eating this weekend… Are you more resolved to be better? Are you just giving in and letting it all go through year end? Are you ready Read More …
Just When You Sit Down
Doesn’t it go this way…especially on a holiday – just when you sit down: The timer goes off Dinner is ready You realize your water glass is empty The phone rings You remember you left something in the other room Read More …
Cooking for a Crowd
When we are cooking for a crowd – we are in our comfort zone. The more the merrier. Grab another large bowl We need one more seat at the table. Another pound of potatoes. One more leaf. As the experience Read More …
No Turkey Yet
It’s not time – at least not here – we have no turkey yet. Which is fine. Choose your happy. Have whatever the family likes. Pancakes with all the trimmings. Make it better as a brunch. BBQ later, maybe. Even Read More …
Plenty Of Room
It is crowded, the holidays always are…but, there is plenty of room for all. Shopping: Excuse me. Pardon me. You go first. At the dinner table: Add the other leaf. Pull up another chair. Squeeze in. Online: Just add bandwidth. Read More …
Gathering and So Thankful
We are not only gathering and so thankful, we are focused on how grateful for how much effort it takes to make the holiday happen. Changing schedules Traveling long distances Planning ahead and ordering food Grocery shopping Procuring produce from Read More …
Get To It
It is time to get to it. Thanksgiving is a week away (how did this happen?) We have been so very busy – which is good…but still. There is: No time to waste. Still a lot to do. A full Read More …