Nothing sadder than being de-festived… We started to un-decorate the tree and the house, but decided to wait. We decided that we can have one more weekend with the basic, elegant holiday and festive decor. However, once January 6th gets Read More …
It is never easy saying goodbye. Again…for the last time in less than a year, it is even more difficult. Kids might feel this way at the end of the school year. They think they won’t remember friends after such Read More …
Even after you accomplish so very much, there is often still a long list of things to do. Such is life, actually. To be fair…if it wasn’t this way, life wouldn’t be worth living. Santa’s list…has been checked off; for Read More …
For those of you who just absolutely love Christmas, tell us why. Is it because of: family, all together. the music, caroling and singing along. the elves, being feisty. decorating the house, twinkle lights, sleds and ice skates. the cookies. Read More …
It is generous when someone thinks you look absolutely the same as you did years ago when you spent a lot more time together…and absolutely wonderful to share it right back at them. We remember people as being just the Read More …
Anytime you can, be sure to do more than observe the festivities. Participate. Jump In. Help celebrate. Pitch in. Embrace the cold. Breathe in the holiday cheer. Sing along, loud and clear. If all you can do it observe the Read More …
Everything this season has been so festive… Maybe it was the early snow fall. Maybe it is the short time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Maybe it is the end of a long decade. Maybe it is the spirit of optimism Read More …
It takes two to make a pair. Of shoes. Maybe boots? Mittens, warm woolen ones. Or, gloves? And definitely socks – low around the ankle or all the way up to the knees. Sure, it takes two to make a Read More …
Sometimes, it takes a second time visiting a place to really see it. To see beyond the initial wonder and awe of amazement. To better understand the people who live their and their culture. To view the landscape at a Read More …
When all the other days are done, then there are 31 more to go. 31 more days to go in 2019 31 more days to fill with joy. 31 more days to say I love you. 31 more days to Read More …