Letters and Thank You notes. At times, they feel like the “proper” thing to send, while other times they are just what’s needed for a business inquiry or transaction. So many times, throughout the day, I find myself jumping on my email account, banging out some correspondence, reading a few text messages from family and […]
Thanks Mom When God created Mothers, He had great things in mind. She had to be warm and strong, Pure of heart, funny, caring and kind. Patient, brave and understanding too, All embraced in love combined. Of all the Mothers on God’s great earth, I feel so blessed you are mine. Happy Mother’s Day to […]
If you’ve ever wanted to have a fun vacation, visit Washington D.C., and especially visit the U.S. Capitol Building. The first time I saw it in person, I have to admit it was a breathtaking moment: that giant grand dome rising above the National Mall, white marble, long steps majestically framed by a blue sky […]
The other day I was plugging my cellphone in to recharge it and noticed the USB icon on the wall end – it’s sort of a pitchfork thing, with arrows and circles and lines. I wondered why it was designed like that, and who came up with it. The more I looked around, the more […]
Ok, so I’ve heard of Southpaws and Lefties – but new to me – Mollydookers, Porty, Goofy-footer, Cacky-handed, Corrie-fisted, Chickie-paws, Cuddy-wifter, even sinister, may be a bit too much!! There’s no shortage of nicknames for the left-handed people of the world, even if much of everyday life seems to have been designed without them in […]
Recently, Jackie and I were experimenting with some new recipes and came across a fun dish that included rice. I love rice, especially when I get fresh Chinese food at my local Chinese restaurant – I love chicken fried rice! When it’s made right, it’s fluffy and tasty, and great at sopping up all the […]
The other day the grandkids were over, and I had a blast playing different games with them. I love just going back to the classics that I enjoyed with my girls as well as when I was a kid. My granddaughter showed me how she did “jumping jacks” at school – and I of course […]
When my girls were little (and now as I watch my grandchildren curl up in front of the TV), few shows have shaped their early learning quite like Sesame Street. They learned their letters and numbers there, sure. But they also absorbed something quieter and deeper: kindness, patience, cooperation, belonging, friendship, and so much more. Without […]
Over the past few months, I’ve really enjoyed the bulb flowers that Jackie cares for during the winter season. We’ve had nice blooms from our cactus and holiday plants, especially Amaryllis– some around Thanksgiving, some around Christmas, and some into the new year. I’m fascinated by how they seem to sit dormant, and then “pop” […]
The other day, I was reading an article about the decline (yet again) in national math scores, and how “children today” are not properly prepared for college courses. I think we can all agree it’s a shame and something that needs attention. It made me think about my own studying for tests as a kid, […]
