Look To The Stars
In the darkest of nights, we can look to the stars for inspiration and direction. Those stars have see more than we will ever see with years and eons of history behind us and yet at the same time, a Read More …
You Can Call Me Brad
Tonight I was reminded of a telemarketer, or maybe it was a help desk guy who told me, “You can call me Brad Pitt.” Really? Don’t you think Brad, as in, William Bradley Pitt the actor, would have an issue Read More …
It Could Be Your Fault
I am not being judgemental or anything, not of you anyway, but…still, it could be your fault. Too. Doesn’t this time of year start to get you excited though? Spring is in the air, there are a ton of holidays Read More …
Pockets of Sunshine
Sure, the song (Pocketful of Sunshine) comes to mind, but in the late winter, early spring, it’s actually the pockets of sunshine that light our way and both welcoming and needed. Small wins. Group consensus. Head nods. Dissension becomming forward Read More …
I’ve Got a Whole Bag Of Rubber Bands and I Am Not Afraid To Use Them
So tonight…I went to pick up an order at Staples. When the woman saw me she cringed – I could literally, visibly see her get upset (in anticipation of my order not being ready.) Sigh. If I were her and Read More …
The Love of Cupcakes
The recent trend of fancy bakers has fueled the love of cupcakes. I know this trend is a bit, well, not that current, but still – who doesn’t love cupcakes? This weekend, we had 3 birthday celebrations and one very Read More …
Broaden Your Horizons
We will applaud you when you decide to broaden your horizons. We may even support you as you adopt new vices… For years we tried to convince my father to try gourmet coffee and craft beer. It took a while, Read More …
More or Less Predictable
As we go through life, we tend to get more or less predictable. Once we have settled into a career, a relationship, a home and have some children, things get to be pretty much the same. Unless we wish (or Read More …
Luck O The Irish
Just some fun and luck o the Irish being shared today. A sunny, winter, but warming day…the holiday brings us a much needed opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. We bring out our favorite Irish jokes, the green shirt, Read More …
Stories We Tell At Dinner
Sometimes, the stories we tell at dinner drive the kids to laughter. Sometimes it is confusion. Other times, down right teenage-angst. Go figure. It happens. When we were kids, we had to be careful. Dad would go on and on Read More …