Lucky for many, who are still unfinished with their holiday plans, prep and primping – there is still one more day…to make Christmas memories the best ever. I gently pushed the kids to shop tonight, rather than tomorrow. I was Read More …
There is nothing better than being home for the holidays…whether it is your home or your family’s home. Getting there, sometimes is half the battle. Then, staying happy while you are there is the other half. Of course, you probably Read More …
Of all the things we do for our kids, waiting for them to be ready is one of the things that we will do throughout their lives. It starts when they’re a baby and we want them to go to Read More …
In some cases, I think maybe, the tree is the gift. In warmer climates I could see decorating our favorite tree in the yard for Christmas and keeping (outside) it where nature intended it to be. In our case, it Read More …
In town tonight was our annual tree lighting event, quaintly called Dickens Night – and more formally – Charles Dickens Night). Seeing so many wonderful friends there tonight was exactly what I needed…totally not random but unexpected and a fabulous Read More …
What do you like better? The new traditions or the old ones? We are constantly being asked to do new things and to try something different, modern, social…or, to do nothing at all – in stark contrast to the normal Read More …
In the attempt to keep from meeting the expectations of a 3000 calorie Thanksgiving dinner we will just allow one more bite… of pumpkin pie, and of stuffing, and of turkey, and of broccoli casserole (souffle?), and of coconut custard Read More …
I am thankful that there are people around us who are be able to offer unconditional and consistent support. They are your parents. They are your siblings. They are your extended family. They are your friends. They are the professionals Read More …
It is a short, post summer season visit to the beach with grey skies; still, it is a four-day holiday weekend and we are happy to be here, finding time to celebrate. We didn’t know if this would work, but Read More …
No matter what you do, no matter where you go, no matter why you are out and about – you are always a mom. When we get together, it is the thing that unites us. Our common ground. The realities Read More …