Good Trade
Since the moment in time when commerce started, making a good trade was always the goal. It was the coming together of one person who had been working hard to catch or make something and then finding someone else offering Read More …
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Grouping
Ever realize, as you choose a place to sit in restaurants and public spaces the grouping of people? Do you choose a spot far away from all others, or close? Do you just leave one space and enough room to Read More …
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 …
Starting Again
So many things have new beginnings, new school – kindergarten, middle school, high school, college, new job, work…marriage, having children, raising them and then sending them off – always starting again and again. We have been talking to friends and 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 …
Our Own Pool
Summer ends – by most measurements – on Labor Day. Even if it isn’t the last official day of the summer season, with school starting, and the pool closing, it seems like it is. We made a point to visit 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 …
Giving Independence
Parenting is often about giving independence, whether they want it or not. Most kids, from toddlers to teens, want more freedom. Me do it. I can do it. Why won’t you let me do it? Really, you can do it. Read More …
Planning Ahead
Every year, every major holiday happens on a set schedule. If you are planning ahead, you can take time off without worries. Finish your projects on time, leave early and relax…all weekend long. We are at a point where our Read More …
It Takes More
Usually, it takes more to do something (at least the first time) than you think it will. Besides the months of preparing to have a baby, trying to have a baby, and then growing a baby…raising one is full of endless Read More …