Quite Thankful

It doesn’t matter what holidays you celebrate throughout the year, we know we should be quite thankful everyday. That we have our family nearby and our friends close by, too. That we have our health (and we try to be Read More …

Make You Feel Better

Things can easily make you feel better. A simple word of thanks. Hot, delicious coffee. Freshly washed sheets. A smile when you weren’t expecting one. Someone letting you turn onto a busy street (or merging in traffic.) Friends who treat Read More …

Be Who You Are

No matter what you do, be who you are. Relatable. Kind. Fun. Personable. Welcoming. Open to learn. Interested. Engaged. Happy. Loving. Caring. Empathetic. If they respond to you differently than you intended…you might need to check in. Ask the questions Read More …

Share A Cookie

No matter how many you have, share a cookie with someone. (Chocolate chip, if you are asking me, but, oatmeal raisin is good too.) Being able to share… Means that your pre-school experience, whether it was your teacher, the aide Read More …

Just Be There

Sometimes it is simple…just be there and that is more than enough. Offer what you can do. Show up when you say you can. Bring your favorite thing, food, beverage – if appropriate. Be sure to have a bright smile Read More …

Remember That Time…

Do you remember that time… Yes, the one specifically that they mention. Kids do remember. They are like elephants. They never forget. Promises made. Places they didn’t get to go (and even desserts that were denied.) Parties that didn’t turn Read More …