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 …
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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 …
Old Friends
Seeing old friends is always good… and by old, I don’t mean how old they are but how long you have known them. It is easy to just drop right back into conversation. You know what they like, what they Read More …
Intermediary
In life, business and even if you’re thinking of managing a country, some things are best handled by an intermediary representative. Today, Facebook can probably handle all of these with ease, low cost and efficiency. It’s not “in your face” Read More …
What Changed
What changed the show producers’ and venues’ perspective about video recording and taking pictures? The handheld camera built into every smart phone. Which – sort of – doubles as a lighter. At least for showing support or creating a mood. 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 …
Sing A Little Louder
Even if you can’t sing, in Karaoke, you have to sing a little louder. (Or, so I have been told.) I am no singer…I lack that innate talent, but with a lot (a real lot), I mean a ton of Read More …
No Waiting
Driving up north for the weekend, we see the billboard on the side of the road that proudly says “No Waiting.” Cool! It is Friday night, who wants to wait for dinner out? We try to call ahead to our Read More …
How Are You?
When you start a conversation you can ask a question, but are you really looking for the answer, or just waiting to move on to the real issue? A simple: How are you? Did you like your meal? How did Read More …