Oh The Sales
Oh, the sales after the holidays… and the leftovers. and the cookies. and the pie. and the cake. and the half-full bottles of various beverages. and the clean up. and the presents that were not yet bought. Oh. The sales Read More …
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Happy Call
Make your happy call… Outreach to family Touching base with friends Dropping in for an unexpected visit Bringing cookies Singing Christmas carols Running errands and just checking in A happy call is a good call to make. ~ Dawn aka Read More …
Those Boxes
Yes. I am amused by those boxes that show up, every day, all through the year. Aren’t we so lucky that we can be actively engaged in the work we do every day, and have an app that lets us Read More …
See What’s Inside
Let’s see what’s inside… The box that just arrived (I forget what we ordered.) The box I didn’t order (I wonder who it’s from?) The box we put way (and didn’t label last year.) The box that’s been under the Read More …
Together is Special
At any given time, just being together is special, whether it is The holidays, or, just a random Saturday. Brunch, or, just a cup of coffee. A birthday, or, the last day of school for the semester. Book club, or, 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 …