All of the graduates have accomplished their goal. In some way or another, they have achieved a set of standards established. Proficient…I think that is an academic word more suitable, but that doesn’t sound quite as wonderful. Being honored and Read More …
I am sure I know what my son (and plenty of other meat-a-tarians that we know and love) would look at this picture and think “don’t ruin it“. Too often we take a perfectly simple and good thing – even Read More …
This weekend we (a group of us family folk) were chatting about how things always come around in a full circle. The topic was communication. How do we best communicate with others today vs. yesterday? We didn’t go so far Read More …
What rules – art or life? They say that art imitates life. The artist paints or sculpts what they see, how they feel and what they think…who they love. Singers sing songs about their experiences and certainly about who they Read More …
It is no surprise we want to make the holiday last. This is especially true of the first major holiday of the summer. The sun is shining, school is almost over, the birds are singing, and convertibles are riding down Read More …
All through childhood, you think you know what you want to be when you grow up. Then, you go to school and (often) learn things that are completely different from what you thought you’d be – a firefighter, an astronaut, Read More …
Is it true, even with the traffic, the road closures and no seating available at your favorite coffee shop, that everyone loves a parade? The marching band, the Boy and Girl Scouts, the fire trucks and proud firemen, the mummers Read More …
Whatever is on your mind, talk about it. Be open, be honest, be authentic. No one really knows what you are thinking until you share your thoughts. Maybe you are a journalist – telling the truth for the entire world. Read More …
If you have to ask, do I need this? You probably don’t. Over a year ago, I packed up my office to reorganize and redecorate. Today, I opened a box that was labeled, “Dawn Desk Miscellaneous” in big, black, bold Read More …
Holiday weekends work best with a simple plan. Play it by ear. Let it happen. Go with the flow. Don’t make promises. Finish what you have to do. Then, just relax. Doesn’t that sound perfect? A simple plan for happiness, Read More …