Turn It Off
I understand that some people – ok, many people – have been upset about the posts, dialogue and long-winded diatribes on social media during the last few months. Here is a simple solution. Turn it off. It is easy enough Read More …
Category: opinion
I Say Let’s Try
It’s always nice to know that you can try something, first – just a small taste testing and you can say “yay” or “no” – and sometimes “mmmm, maybe, but I am not sure.” I say let’s try the ESB Read More …
3 Things To Say
Here are 3 things to say to your parents. You taught me more than I realize. Thank you for everything you sacreficed for me. You did more than I needed. Now, I am sure that you can come up with Read More …
Thankful for Small Kindnesses
Humans are often good at doing things for strangers. Regardless of the motivation, I am thankful for small kindnesses. Today, standing in line, a rather long, extensive line at the US Post Office – quarterly taxes are due today AND Read More …
Secretly Fabulous
I don’t know about you, but I think I may just want to be secretly fabulous. Quietly but consistently making the people around me, my family and friends, feel loved, supported and appreciated. There are brands and restaurants that want Read More …
Because of Family
People do all sorts of things because of family…some crazy, some sacrificing, and others that are difficult to decide because you don’t know the right thing to do. They get married. They change jobs. They have kids. They take a Read More …
It Is Too Late for Pumpkin
So, since we have just flipped 40 degrees in the opposite direction of where the winter was heading, I am wondering and this is a serious question. It is too late for pumpkin….stuff, right? When I was the coffee buyer, Read More …
Making Space Is Easy
Making space is easy, when we want to grow. Every Christmas – those who celebrate – move furniture, take down paintings and pictures to redecorate for the holiday. We make the space needed for the tree, the gifts and the Read More …
What Is It That We Like
So, I have been thinking…what is it that we like about television, movies, reality shows, sports – or to be more general – entertainment? Think about the stories that are so very obvious, whether it is the romantic comedy, the Read More …
Holding Your Breath
You know, holding your breath is rarely a good idea. It isn’t going to do anything for you. It won’t solve problems. You can turn blue. Get a headache. Kill brain cells. Pass out. Crash a car. Hit your head. Read More …