Those Donuts
You know when you go somewhere, and there are those donuts… and there are people working near the donuts. They might be working in the cold. They might be working in the office. They might be working over night. They Read More …
That Time of Year
It is that time of year. Fall…elections. I see signs all over the grass, on people’s lawns, at intersections, some billboard sized. Plus, various forms of digital advertising. (That’s what you get for going and looking up the ballot for Read More …
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 …