How Long is Too Long
When sending your kids away, how long is too long? It could depend on their age. It could depend on your parenting style. It could be where you are sending them… Are they a toddler and they are going to Read More …
Just Making Sure
Sometimes, you have to ask a question twice, or even three times, just making sure they gave you the answer – an answer – the correct answer. You did the work. You offered advice. You were in the room. You Read More …
In Their Prime
Bands who played at Woodstock 50 years ago and some were just at the edge of being in their prime. And Woodstock pushed them over. Back then, a three-day ticket cost just $18…giving attendees access to now legends like Joan Read More …
Gives You Lemons
When a good friend gives you lemons – you decide that you have to savor the moments, and together is the best way. There are so many options… from lemonade, to Limoncello. lemon bars (grandmother’s recipe, of course.) lemon spritzers, Read More …
Debating Colors
Here we sit, debating colors… Of costume dresses. Of special occasion dresses. Of nail polish. Of house paint. Um. Don’t ask me…I’ve repainted my bathroom three times and still not sure I like it. Best not to spend too much Read More …
This Side of Childhood
Sometimes, life seen from this side of childhood is more or less a reminder of how much fun it was to be kids. Summers meant sleeping in, no homework and playing all day – often until the street lights came Read More …
Enjoy Your Flight
Whether it is your first or the next one you take, enjoy your flight… Flying away on your first airline trip is probably one of the most memorable things you will ever do in your life. What did you think: Read More …
Searching for Seashells
Many of us have probably spent hours of our lives, summer days, searching for seashells. If you haven’t…you should find the time, find a way, and find a great beach. From the first trip to the beach, or the shore Read More …
First Disney
If you have been there…what was your first Disney trip like? How old were you? Did you go with family or friends? Disney World, in Florida or DisneyLand, in California? Did you get to see everything you hoped you’d see, Read More …
First Journey
After a long holiday weekend, think back to your very first journey… Whether for a holiday, or not. Whether with your family, or not. Whether documented in photos, or not. Whether in a car, train or not. (Or, maybe on Read More …