Tell Us About
Ever been asked by a leader, manager or teacher to “tell us about” your background, yourself, (or even your kids)? What can you say in just a few minutes, on a small piece of paper or index card that will Read More …
Tag: history
Philly and Ben
When you think of history, cities and people that shaped the nation, you have to think about Philly and Ben Franklin. They…well, they just go together. They go together like cheese and steak (wit.) They go together like water and Read More …
Friends Family and Our History
The three things that mean more to us than things…are friends, family and our history. Of course there may be more, but these come to mind today. The stories we share all overlap in a beautiful tribute to our lives. Read More …
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 …
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 …