Inch by Inch

A long time ago, I was conditioned to repeat lines from a famous TV show – “inch by inch, step by step, slowly I turned…” – some of you may recognize this series of lines from the Three Stooges. I Read More …

This Sweater is Responsible

I just read (sorry retailer who will remain nameless) this sweater is responsible. I had to ask…for what? a cold bare sheep? making date night better? keeping you warm this winter? the impulse to return to Ireland? providing income to Read More …

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 …

Different Ending

This year is shaping up with a very different ending than so many others. We made so many plans. We spent time last year with friends, talking about opportunity. Let’s do this again, let’s do this next, let’s go here Read More …

What If

Most will agree that you can’t live your life constantly wondering what if… I had gone to a different college? I had made a different decision? I had taken a different job? I had moved to a different city? I Read More …

Show Me The Sun

It is winter solstice and time to show me the sun…just a little bit more each day will be fine. In a world where you can’t (really) control anything…it is the little things that you can be thankful for and Read More …