Occasionally, I still run across timeworn, washed-out signs sayings “Commit Random Acts of Kindness.” It’s difficult to fathom that such a sweet sentiment could circulate widely when in the news “random” is often followed by “violence,” “gunman” or “shootings.” Worse yet, is that tag words such as “another” or “all too often” are the descriptive … Read more
Do you remember when Dorothy and Toto are held captive by the WW West, while Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion are infiltrating the palace guards? I loved to sing along with all the OZ songs, but never understood the garbled lyrics the guards were chanting. I just kind of mumbled during that scene, using the … Read more
Do you remember “field-trips?” When I was a kid in school, I so looked forward to these activities. My family was not “well-off” and if there were family outings, they weren’t the type the school would plan. No museums, historical spots, art galleries, or hands-on science displays (which were fewer in those days anyway). As … Read more
I suspect everyone occasionally reaches a point where “something has to give.” Not the big life issues, but compounding niggling problems occurring at once, or too many items on your To-Do list. Like me, you might determine that you need to let something go – even if just briefly. With taxes due, among loads of … Read more
When contemplating this mid-month post, an idea (and its related research) simply fell into my lap. One of my aunts (long gone) used to send “Hug Coupons” to people – including them in bill payments, or cards, or left with a tip. Beginning with a woman’s club at her upstate New York church, the coupon … Read more
As an original Northeast girl, when March blows in, thoughts drift to ‘mud season’ (a typical Northeastern — half-joking — complaint). Next, I remember St. Patty’s Day and recall celebrations in Boston. If it’s chilly and cold, the nostalgic thought (craving?) that follows is often Brown Bread and Boston Baked Beans. Recently, I attempted my … Read more