Just a Nudge
It might take just a nudge to get started. Set a goal. Outline the steps. Complete the paperwork. (Pay the fees…duh, this is real life – not a dream sequence.) Book the appointment. Get dressed up. Leave on time. Take Read More …
Tag: holiday
One More Year
In one more year the world will be a little bit better, maybe – and we can celebrate even more. New milestones. Another anniversary. The World Cup in Philadelphia. A 250 year celebration. It took some pretty incredible risk-taking to Read More …
Oh, Hello
You can call ahead, text before you head out or…just show up. Oh, hello! Happy. Elated Surprised. Excited. Yay. Thrilled. All of those are the good reactions. If there are any other reactions, you don’t know them well enough. And… Read More …
Still on the List
All of those things that you said you would do are still on the list. Whether you promised dad you would do them, or your own adult self…they are perhaps warranted. Set your goals. Plan the days. Make the time. Read More …
Oh The Dads
Oh the dads are in for it tomorrow – it’s their day – Father’s Day is in the name, after all. They get to sleep in – if they can. Breakfast in bed with donuts, coffee and pancakes – just Read More …
Send the Message
When you think it, send the message right away. I’m thinking of you. Happy Birthday. How are you? Happy Anniversary! What’s new in your world? Happy Father’s Day This reminded me of you… Love you! Send the message that they Read More …
Shined Up
Another Memorial Day is in the books. The annual parade, family and friends nearby. The flags. The military procession. The bands. The ones who are still here – but they remember. The fire trucks were all shined up and ready Read More …
The Local Option
It is perfect when the local option is the better option. Personal attention from the people you know. Neighbors helping their friends, family and community members. The costs are not always in their favor, but sometimes, they can make it Read More …
Prepped and Ready
It is a good thing when you are prepped and ready for what comes next. A menu planned for the holiday weekend. Stocked up on all the key ingredients. Plenty of time to add to the stores when you realize Read More …
Annual Rituals
The annual rituals and traditions we have to celebrate are plentiful. Birthdays. Weddings, showers and even those Anniversary milestones. Baptisms (Communions and Confirmations fall into this category along with a Bar/Bat Mitzvah). Graduations and commencements. Parades – oh, the parades! Read More …