It’s time to get started in the new season, quarter and plan. Back to school Back to normal schedules Back to cooler weather Let’s get started up again with new things to learn, experience and understand. Remember, the new year Read More …
A door closed metaphor… When you drop off you youngest child at college it’s the end of one phase and the beginning of another. For both of you. Then – not to put too fine a point on it – Read More …
Seems like, in life, everything changes and we just need to: Adapt. Grow. Learn. Understand. Get a grip. Be patient. Help others. Work differently. Sooner than later everything changes and when that happens, nothing will ever be the same. ~ Read More …
A special request is to get lots of fries… If you’re serious about indulging yourself. Or, have a lot of kids. Or, need some salt. Remember, the more dipping sauces you have the better. It doesn’t have to be Friday Read More …
There is always a gap in between two things, periods in time or people’s ages that makes connection difficult. It isn’t just the distance, time or age – it is the inability to come together and/or communicate clearly. How far Read More …
When it’s still summer, but you have to go back to school, that’s the biggest bummer. I am not even in school anymore but still believe this. At least give us until Labor Day, then, the official end – even Read More …
It is okay to not like the color pink. Or is it? (If you are a girl.) Maybe various shades are fine, but others are just grating. A matter of personal preference, or opinion, should be yours to have. No Read More …
Well. Your list (as a parent) is rarely the same list as the one your kids have. Clean your room. Make your bed. Do your homework. Take time off from your tablet, phone, or computer. Write your thank you notes. Read More …
It isn’t just for writing, you should pick your vocab carefully, all the time. Say what you mean. (Or, people around you will think you mean what you say.) There is a different word for everything. At least, it sometimes Read More …
Build a better… Mousetrap? Okay, for sure. That is the inspiration. What (else) do you see that could be improved for the benefit of humans everywhere? Think about it. A machine, a device, a functioning tool: How does it work? Read More …