There are three states of parenting a college student during the holidays. The pre-holiday and the post holiday parent but neither of them are like the during-the-holiday parent. The pre-holiday parent is full of anticipation and excitement. Shopping, preparing, and Read More …
Oh, the stories we learn (about our past) and the new ones we create every holiday are worth remembering. The mustaches they wore The skirts that were too short The nights that lingered into weekends The bottles that were emptied Read More …
In the attempt to keep from meeting the expectations of a 3000 calorie Thanksgiving dinner we will just allow one more bite… of pumpkin pie, and of stuffing, and of turkey, and of broccoli casserole (souffle?), and of coconut custard Read More …
I couldn’t resist a bit of a carryover from yesterday’s “malls are dead” with today’s post that singers are alive…even when they aren’t. The movies and documentaries that capture a new generation’s interest, awe, love and admiration are so important. Read More …
Who said “malls are dead“? Did they mean, only for the best of the best stores? (But, not for all of them?) Did they mean in every city, in every remote town? (But, not for the mega malls?) Did they Read More …
Whenever you have a problem, no matter what it is in your life – she will be there. Your friend. Your sister. Your mom. Your aunt. Your co-worker. Women are always there for others. They just show up. They somehow Read More …
I am thankful that there are people around us who are be able to offer unconditional and consistent support. They are your parents. They are your siblings. They are your extended family. They are your friends. They are the professionals Read More …
How is it possible to be both ahead and behind at the same time? Sometimes, in your work, you are ready for everything that comes next; yet at home, things are slipping. Other times, you are running ahead of the Read More …
Every Monday, we (all) should be rested and ready for the week. When we have a 3 day weekend, it seems that there is even more rest but even more “getting ready” than there would be on any given 2 Read More …
When you can be both informative and entertaining, you have hit the mark. Maybe it is the other way around, but if sharing information is your primary goal, than that is where you start. Tell a story Sing a song Read More …