The Tree Is the Gift
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 …
Tag: family
Not Random but Unexpected
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 …
The New Traditions
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 …
One More Bite
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 …
Unconditional and Consistent
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 …
Grey Skies Still
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 …
Always A Mom
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 …
Friends Family and Our History
The three things that mean more to us than things…are friends, family and our history. Of course there may be more, but these come to mind today. The stories we share all overlap in a beautiful tribute to our lives. Read More …
Free of the Past
Some people wish that they could be free of the past, just the bad things of course. Whatever it is…just let it go. The things that keep us up at night. The memories from our childhood – that while shaping Read More …
Around The Table
Going around the table and checking in with everyone. Did they all share their input, their thoughts and their ideas? Were any of them good? Were any of them funny? Were any of them clever? Were any of them worth Read More …