Quick Change of Scenery
All summer and during winter play season, we help the kids work on their abilities to make a quick change of scenery – they get better each year and each performance. The pond to the duck nest or from the Read More …
Tag: christmas
Why Not?
So today I heard someone at the store say, “Why not? It’s on sale and Christmas is coming soon…I was going to buy this but didn’t know it was only $20! That’s a great deal.” I totally understand. That is probably Read More …
Save or Savor
Do you save or savor things? Wait to enjoy them or just keep them safe for a rainy day? Our kids are lucky enough to receive countless gift cards for holidays, special events and birthdays. We just emptied out a Read More …
Even As An Adult
You know, even as an adult it is hard to wait for the gifts. It is slightly different, but not really. As you age, you mostly can’t wait to give the gifts. To see their surprise, joy and happiest of Read More …
Our Past
Lessons from our past can be quite impactful…reminding us what is most important. Today we went to a local play house’s rendition of A Merry Christmas Charlie Brown. Friends of ours were in the play and it was just so Read More …
12th Night
It is the 12th night before Christmas…and not a wise man to be seen (yet). It is too soon at this point. Travel is still on the horizon. Lots of places to be and to go; shopping or scavenging perhaps Read More …
We Believe
We believe… the bell rings and you see it. Santa Clause Easter Bunny Tooth Fairy Great Pumpkin Did you hear the bell ring? What a brilliant marketing strategy that was. We believe what we want to believe. Santa came to Read More …
Not For Sale
When I was in college, home from school for break, working to earn as much as I could…I was stuck driving my dad’s antique boat of a car. For those interested it was a 1967 Crown Imperial (in essentially mint Read More …
Overdone
I have this recurring conversation with people lately… the same, essential belief that the holidays have become more than they should be. Retail holiday decor coating the stores 2 to 3 months in advance of the holiday is just one Read More …
Holiday Plans
All the restaurants are checking in on what you are doing for Thanksgiving through Christmas…What are your holiday plans? You should (apparently) know by now. If you own a restaurant, you should be asking…everyone else is. The school concerts are Read More …