Just a Number
When you are stuck in a place where in some respects, you are just a number. Waiting for the masses to be served. It can take several minutes that feels like hours, even when it isn’t – but then, the Read More …
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In Return
It isn’t always necessary to get something in return, but sometimes, it is nice. There isn’t a hard and fast rule. Moms would say a Thank You note is always appropriate. So would Miss Manners and of course, Martha Stewart. Read More …
With Bells On
Today, I was able to volunteer an hour, just an hour of my time to ring the Salvation Army bell, and literally did so, with bells on …my red velvety Santa hat. It was ring, ring, tinkle-ling…while I was singing Read More …
Fresh Baked
At this time of season, there are people out there who totally believe that it is not good enough to just be fresh baked. Cookies that is. To clarify, they need to be made from scratch…if you think you are Read More …
Worth Trying
There are a number of things that (hopefully) in your life, you will think are worth trying. Rock climbing – indoor or out (in if you don’t have an expert to guide you) Parasailing Water skiing Public speaking Holding an Read More …
Who Can Help
It doesn’t take too much effort to find out who can help you. The effort comes in when you have to actually get them to provide the assistance. Some, easier than others…you pay them directly, or someone pays them because Read More …
Every Little Bit Helps
Trying to accomplish something big, start small – every little bit helps. Break down what you need, whether it is an investment, a long term multi-phase project, or a big party for a hundred of your closest friends and family. Read More …
Make Your Mark
Other than my grandparents, who took the easy AND the hard way out of this – you, too can make your mark. In our lives, our human lives – as frail as they are – being able to leave a Read More …
50 Years
Wow… 50 years of anything is a commitment… The Trenton area Mill Hill House tour has residents who have been opening their doors since 1966. Yes. That long. Couples can say they’ve been married that long, brands can say they Read More …
Renewed Efforts
Nothing is better than renewed efforts put forth by people who had given up or lost focus. It can be in the form of effort, or investment, which requires effort – so that counts, too. We are “back to fall” Read More …