It’s Their Story
You’re crying, or laughing – hopefully laughing – even though it’s their story and their life. This is the part of us that just is, because we are human. We have empathy. We care. We love. We want to see Read More …
Long Time Coming
It’s been a long time coming, but not really. Just sort of; okay I guess it’s been a while. Just not doing anything about it. We HAVE been talking about it. If I think about it, it’s been five years. Read More …
Seemed Like A Good Idea
Well. Some time ago, it seemed like a good idea. But now you have 27 pounds of pumpkin, or apples or whatever it is that you decided to go pick by hand. And, it is 11PM. Again. Sure…it seems easy. Read More …
No Cancellations
There are no cancellations, or postponements…of a holiday that happens, once a year, every year on the same date. Halloween is October 31. Period. End of story. Kids wait all year for this. They start planning it in the spring, Read More …
Happy Dance
I just have to tell you that we started to do the happy dance tonight. All smiles. Lots of energy. By we, I mean my child. My daughter’s new jazz shoes arrived. Way ahead of schedule. These are the ones Read More …
Still Do Cartwheels
No matter how life goes, you can still do cartwheels to celebrate small or big wins. Or, even just to prove it to yourself that you still can. Picture it. Right hand up, point, lean in and push. Let gravity Read More …
Dedicated Fans
The most dedicated fans are your best cheerleaders. They stay in the rain. They come to see the event even when few others do. They shout the loudest to root you on. They laugh the most at your jokes. They Read More …
Fans No Matter What
When it comes to our kids and our local schools, we are fans no matter what… …color their uniforms. …stadium in which they play. …position they’re in. …the coach or director says about their practicing. …food they serve (if any, Read More …
Closer Louder Faster
It is the drum line that makes you think closer. Louder. Faster! It sends chills through you. Every time they play. Of course, they have to practice. When they do, they become one sound, whether there are 40 or 400 Read More …
Finally Here
The weekend…it is finally here. More than just any old Friday and any old weekend, this is that big event you have been anticipating. The play. The tournament. The wedding. The family weekend. The local football rivalry. The fall harvest Read More …