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 …
Tag: history
Sharing Memories
How else do we learn about our ancestry and our history without the common practice of sharing memories. They are not always happy memories, like today’s holiday and the reasons for celebrating Memorial Day. Yet, we can celebrate. We can Read More …
Fill Your Days…
It is a good idea to fill your days… with things you like to do. with meaningful work. with productive activities. with every day tasks – we used to call them chores. with less time working every minute of the Read More …
Going Back in Time
Are you interested in going back in time? Maybe not all the way to the Civil War, but back to some point in your past… Before your last vacation? Before your last new job – the perfect career? Before you Read More …
Hold On To The Past
When you hold on to the past, be sure you just hold onto memories. Let go of anything sad…it doesn’t need to be dwelled upon too much to have meaning. Historic sites and what they meant, so that you can Read More …
Lost the Art
In our technological advances we have all but lost the art of craftsmanship. I was reminded today – hearing the woman describe the feeling of the wood, beneath the tools, at her hands – of childhood. As we move further Read More …
Everybody Is Irish
They say that everybody is Irish on St Patrick’s Day and is invited to celebrate the day. What do I know…about why. I’d think, why not. Seems like a good day to have a party. All I know is that Read More …
It’s My Story
When it’s my story we are telling, there can be any number of focus points. Growing up from childhood. My school years. Sports and clubs. College days. Early career. Marriage. Children. More children. Career changes. Life goals. Caring for parents Read More …
Quick Service
For years, I worked in the quick service industry. Today I was asked to tell that story. It was fun to reiminsce and describe how I feel got from there to here. Now, I linger and enjoy things that take Read More …
Pretty Serious Recognition
After a number of fun, seasonal holiday weekends and events – we are ready some pretty serious recognition. This weekend, we celebrate by saying thank you and acknowledge our US Veterans. This is something we should do each and every Read More …