Make The List
Thanksgiving dinner is always so much…but we have to make the list and make it all. Turkey (of course) Mashed potatoes (my fav) Stuffing (unless you call it dressing) Sweet potato of some sort – heard Ina Garten is making Read More …
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Probably Holiday
Something is on its way…It’s probably holiday packages. Or, twenty pounds of potatoes. Or, paper towels. Or, socks and slippers. Or, Christmas jammies. Who knows? It’s getting busy, probably holiday plans ramping up. But, of course there is still a Read More …
So Thankful…
I am so thankful for so many things. The list is long The list is personal The list is (perhaps) similar to yours. I am making mine. I suggest you make yours. This year, more than ever I am grateful Read More …
Festive From a Distance
It is definitely festive from a distance. We see it all. The white tents. The twinkle lights. The people going to and fro. The people are the best part. Laughing Celebrating Eating Drinking and Generally being merry. But we are Read More …
Sing Along Now
It’s time to sing along now. Soundtrack Playlist Opening music Wake up station Broadway show Has it changed – or is it steady, consistent? Does it matter what you’re watching? What is you favorite sing along, now? ~ Dawn aka Read More …
The Rules Are
When it comes to parenting, the rules are…there are no rules. You can parent the way you choose. Strict but fair Loving and caring Open to the point maybe of being over-communicative Firm but understanding Secretive and yet fun Focused Read More …
To The Weekend
Welcome to the weekend. Never were there better words uttered. Though, these are also nice… welcome home welcome any time welcome to the porch welcome to stay even longer welcome to join us for brunch welcome to come back again Read More …
More Hugs Today
I think we all need some more hugs today. Those… …and a resolution. …and maybe acceptance. …and patience. …and understanding. …and acknowledgement. …and more sleep. Sometimes we don’t get what we want but if we share more hugs today, and Read More …
Still Welcome
I am happy to say that even after all these years, we are still welcome to crash at our family members homes, and vice versa. So it goes with our own kids, who while still home for their permanent residence, Read More …
The Silver Lining
Sometimes there are so many thing that you want to happen that you miss out on the things that are so positive, you have to see the silver lining in spite of the despair. In five years time, what happened Read More …