There is Always Room
When you sit down at the table, there is always room for one (or even five) more. Why would you close off dinner? They walked in the door and want to be there with you. They are looking to be Read More …
Category: parenting
Celebrate Early
Some towns, when it comes to Halloween, celebrate early by moving the annual ritual of trick-or-treating to the weekend prior. How they do this, I am not sure. Parents and children have to adopt a new holiday date to fulfill Read More …
Be Flexible and Calm
It’s the time of the year to be flexible and calm. I mean, not like this isn’t a good idea year round but sometimes there are just more reasons. Stay chill Hang loose Don’t commit Respond thoughtfully From fall to Read More …
Creative Ideas
Tis the season for creative ideas. Halloween is JUST around the corner and if you have not yet come up with a costume, you still have time. Think of a theme you like. Or a mood. Then, run down the Read More …
Be Who You Are
The best advice I can share is to be who you are every day. Focused Clear Authentic Human, at your core Unique Special Flawed Loved It is the most ideal to be who you are. Do not pretend to be Read More …
No Nuance
There is absolutely no nuance in digital messaging… and it is super fast and easy to text, send off an e-mail or make an online comment. All of these options in communication are missing the things that make the spoken Read More …
You Miss The Things
When you are busy, you miss the things that are happening around you (or without you). Inspiring sunrises. First steps. Kids coming home from school. Dinners with family. Unadulterated laughter. Gatherings with the people you like (and love) the most. Read More …
Wear The Hat
If it fits…wear the hat. The weather may dictate this and then you might not care too much about the fit. But, other times it is so important. Be ready to adopt the roles you are meant to assume. Be Read More …
Dessert First
It is okay to eat dessert first. You do not even need to eat a balanced diet, or have dinner later (that same day). But, as a best practice: Decide early. Invite the kids to join you. Let it be Read More …
Totally Different
When fall comes along, the vibe is totally different than any other time of the year. People love it or (I think) tolerate it. There are plenty of things to enjoy, harvest themed events at the farm, on Main Street Read More …