Missing the Rain
All summer, we were missing the rain that was so very needed, for the water table, for the grass, for the plants, for the trees and of course, for the apples. Today, we were not missing the rain, happy to go Read More …
Tag: family
Their Style, Not Yours
Gift giving is really, really easy when you know the person well. Giving something that will match their style, not yours is the problem when you don’t know them at all. Some of the more structured parties have registries, from Read More …
One Little Letter
It was my fault. Well, me and my husband anyway. We did it on purpose. We decided that we would replace the PH with an F, in Sofia. How could one little letter cause so much concern? The Italian (and Read More …
Changing Your…
It isn’t easy, changing your name. I know, I have done it. It is far more complicated than changing your mind that is for sure. Yet, every day, people do it. New driver’s license, social security card, passport, bank accounts, Read More …
Will There Be Cake
In the eyes of my son, the best part of the idea of a wedding is the answer “Yes” to his “Ok, so I have to dress up, wear uncomfortable shoes, hug people I don’t know, smile while they tell Read More …
Hurry Up
Isnt it true that once you hit a milestone, that you start to think about – or the people around you start to ask – what’s next? What is all the pressure to do the next thing? Why is it Read More …
Different but Same
Wedding receptions are different but same as…well, maybe like many other dinner parties…right? Just more expensive…there are hosts, guests, a meal – if you’re lucky, amazing dessert and a venue where the ambiance just changes with the occasion and the Read More …
Memories
Throughout our lives, the best things we have are memories. Our childhood, family events, moments with friends and later, our spouse and our children. Certainly as we age, remembering becomes more dear, but even our children hold on to theirs Read More …
Miles Don’t Count
In today’s technologically connected world, the distance, in miles, don’t count as a reason to be out of touch. Even with long holiday weekends, families can’t always be together. Logistics from Hawaii to Dublin – and many cities or towns Read More …
Top This
Tonight we watched a fun little – yet emotional – movie about life, families and summer memories. The middle child in the movie, who is probably about 8, is so excited to write about what he did on his summer Read More …