Old Habits and Traditions
Many of us participate (and embody) old habits and traditions just because… We have always done it that way. Our family did that, too. We don’t know another way to do it. It is nostalgic. We are reminded of our Read More …
Category: family
Even Older Movies
Sometimes, even older movies can be… Relevant, still today. Greater than you remember. So bizarre, but somehow worth the time spent watching. Quite quotable. Mysterious, and original. Clever, in spite all of their simple photography. Original, ahead of their time. Read More …
Holiday Afterglow
Are you enjoying the holiday afterglow? Kids love their presents. There are leftovers to eat. No one is coming to visit and the house is still clean. There is no where to go. Hang on as long as you can, Read More …
Peace and Love
Wishing everyone peace and love this season of Christmas. Family time around the living room and exchanging gifts of all kinds Sharing a meal, complete with cookies for dessert Bringing back good memories with each ornament placed on the tree Read More …
Before or After
Are you the kind of person who enjoys the holidays before or after they “happen”? Before people like the advanced planning. Decorating early, taking the season by storm and aggressively (or assertively at the very least) making it fabulous. They Read More …
Those Old Recipes
Now is the perfect time (if you haven’t been using them already for the holidays) to get out those old recipes and make a family favorite… dinner cookie appetizer snack cocktail cake Make sure you use their ingredients, too. No Read More …
Arrive Early
If you’re a guest and you arrive early… You may be a surprise You may want to offer to help You may need to do some last minute prep It’s only right. Don’t be a burden. Don’t stress them out. Read More …
There’s Snow
There’s snow and then there’s snow that stops the world. The snow we received was closer to the latter…but, could have been more impactful. Of course we are all home anyway… I think we still have time for it to Read More …
Big Snow
The big snow – first of the season. Stay warm and cozy. Stay home (as if there was another choice). Stay calm. Stay focused and build a snowman. Don’t be afraid of the big snow storm…just shovel, plow and make Read More …