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 …
Tag: holiday
Sounded Good
It sounded good when I said… “Yes.” “Let me book it.” “I’ll host dinner.” “I’ll cook it from scratch, it will taste better.” “Sure, all 20 of us in a 7 bedroom house – it sleeps 24 – there will 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 …
What Has Become of Us
We don’t dress up for the theater anymore. We go shopping to Lowes on Valentine’s Day. We stay in on Friday nights. My question is: what has become of us? I don’t mean my husband and I, even though we Read More …
Take A Break
When its been a long 6 weeks, working hard through weekends…just take a break. It’s a long weekend, made even longer by school schedules with extra days off on Friday or Tuesady for kids. Go away, take a ski trip Read More …
It’s My Turn
I am in a book club. No lie. Or, maybe, it’s no surprise. Today, it’s my turn to host. I host once a year, every January, since I joined…5 years ago. I used to read and read and read all Read More …
First Night
This is the first night before the new year. Many towns adopt this concept. Activities, music, shows and more to celebrate in a fun, family friendly way…a New Year’s Eve party of parties. We brought a little more fun than Read More …
Winding Down
When you are relaxing, home after dinner this week, think about those who can’t start winding down yet – yes, the retail workers who are putting up with each and every one of our frustrations, blow ups and meltdowns. Be Read More …
Even As An Adult
You know, even as an adult it is hard to wait for the gifts. It is slightly different, but not really. As you age, you mostly can’t wait to give the gifts. To see their surprise, joy and happiest of Read More …
Our Past
Lessons from our past can be quite impactful…reminding us what is most important. Today we went to a local play house’s rendition of A Merry Christmas Charlie Brown. Friends of ours were in the play and it was just so Read More …