After All of the Eating
It is the holiday season. It has only just begun. After all of the eating this weekend… Are you more resolved to be better? Are you just giving in and letting it all go through year end? Are you ready Read More …
Just When You Sit Down
Doesn’t it go this way…especially on a holiday – just when you sit down: The timer goes off Dinner is ready You realize your water glass is empty The phone rings You remember you left something in the other room Read More …
Cooking for a Crowd
When we are cooking for a crowd – we are in our comfort zone. The more the merrier. Grab another large bowl We need one more seat at the table. Another pound of potatoes. One more leaf. As the experience Read More …
No Turkey Yet
It’s not time – at least not here – we have no turkey yet. Which is fine. Choose your happy. Have whatever the family likes. Pancakes with all the trimmings. Make it better as a brunch. BBQ later, maybe. Even Read More …
Plenty Of Room
It is crowded, the holidays always are…but, there is plenty of room for all. Shopping: Excuse me. Pardon me. You go first. At the dinner table: Add the other leaf. Pull up another chair. Squeeze in. Online: Just add bandwidth. Read More …
Plans Change
It is totally fine when plans change… Go with the flow Take the extra time Make it different Sleep in Or, get up early Call in friends Make it work Be flexible Keep smiling Hopefully you like surprises and the Read More …
True Purpose
What is the true purpose of anything, a company, an organization, a movement…a request, or a mandate? You have to decide. Is it worth support? Or, should we fight? Quiet, disobedient actions, or out loud dissent? Glasses help us see Read More …
Mix It Up
There are times when you need to mix it up. Try something new. Gather with different faces. Go somewhere off the beaten path. Read a new genre. Let the music app pick the playlist. Be open minded and mix it Read More …
Finally Made It
You’ve finally made it when your local cafe or coffee house team knows you… …and your order. Which, they bring to you without asking. They are as happy to see you as you are to see them (and to not Read More …
Gathering and So Thankful
We are not only gathering and so thankful, we are focused on how grateful for how much effort it takes to make the holiday happen. Changing schedules Traveling long distances Planning ahead and ordering food Grocery shopping Procuring produce from Read More …