Been There, Done That
Usually, when someone says, “been there, done that” they mean it in a way that is negative. As in, don’t share your stories with me, I have lived that already and I am not going through it again with you. Read More …
Tag: fun
Buzz Kill
I don’t think the term buzz kill ever had such a clear and real impact on me until today. No, I’m not talking about killing a buzz, or a goodie two shoes calling their parents to end a good time…one Read More …
Always Ask
Even for moms (and dads) it is never good to assume…always ask what someone wants or prefers. One of my son’s friend’s Mom (and also, PTO president) I know always suggested we follow the “do unto others as they would Read More …
The Unknown
I am traveling soon and the thing that I worry about is the unknown. There are a few things that I am fully prepared to do. Pack. Get up earlier (4th day in a row) than I prefer to wake. Read More …
Maybe I Should Listen
Maybe I should listen to my own self, even if others don’t. (Although, I have heard from a few of you who do, and I thank you for listening.) Today, after that long diatribe on last night’s blog about relaxing Read More …
What To Do
The age old question for a Thursday or a Friday night…what to do tonight? It is easier to make plans when you’re just college students or just you and your spouse…but throw in working late and having to feed the 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 …
All Things Irish
In March, it is easy for everyone to be Irish and to embrace all things Irish… Things like whiskey, or beer if that is your preference as well as Irish music and Irish potatoes (which aren’t potatoes at all.) Of Read More …
Generating Interest
It isn’t easy to start generating interest in something that is out of season or has come and gone already. Normally, when the seasons change, the things that you do in the late spring, summer and early fall are just Read More …
Between You and Me
I don’t have a secret. I just wanted to confirm that there is a difference between you and me. Well, there are probably many, but in this case, and for today, I mean the answer to the question “Why do Read More …