Gnome on Holiday
At this time of year, there are a lot of people off from work, out of the office. Hopefully, they are gnome on holiday. Or going…anyway. Like we were. Until life (or death) gets in the way. It is time Read More …
Category: life
Older and Wiser
Sometimes, being older and wiser just seems like a problem. No one really wants to hear from you, especially your children, or younger team members for that matter. It is okay, though. Don’t lament the situation. Try, instead, to remember Read More …
Gnome Home
We all think that the “Elf on the Shelf” is adorable… or was, until we realized it was kind of freaky. Not sure you would agree, but I am kind of glad that today’s trends include having at least one Read More …
Soon Enough
For some, Christmas can’t come soon enough. There are some of us who need more time. More time is warranted, because we still have ten more days and we are just not yet… ready. done shopping. finished with school work. Read More …
Absolutely the Same
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 …
Heuristics to Create Festive
Who in the world would ever think of certain activities, completely suitable for this time of year, that combine psychology and heuristics to create festive behavior… but it just might work. The Grinch would be a perfect candidate. So would Read More …
Rainy But Festive
It is rainy but festive – at least from where I am sitting. The rain drops on the window take each twinkle light – or, even any old lights – and dilute the image, blurring the crazy world outside. Making Read More …
Grey to Blue
It’s winter and the evenings turn to night sooner than they should. So, let’s go from grey to blue, sit in the sun and enjoy the warm afternoon as long as we can. We know that winter hasn’t even begun, Read More …
Two to Make a Pair
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 …
Second Hand
Today, there are a lot of things that just break – even before we were done with them. You can barely get a good first use out of them, let alone second hand value. People have come to understand this. Read More …