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
As you flip your picture calendar this month (to February), it’s quite likely there will be images of hearts, flowers or lovey-dovey fantasies. I explored some on the heart portion in previous years when Valentine’s Day approached. This time it’s love. Not exactly the Valentine type, but instead Love of Reading. There are volumes and … Read more
This is always one of my pet posts to prepare. There is no rhyme or reason for entries, and hopefully it is not a complete list of what I learned during the past year. Still, it is fun to contemplate and I hope it helps add to your knowledge base as well. 1. Finding an … Read more
[A SHORT POST] A precious friend of my brother-in-law recently died. Death is not unusual. But more painful because it was suicide. For me, this quickly triggers all the “what if” or “if only” scenarios. They are thoughts of little use – and absolutely no use going forward. But go forward we must. Watching for … Read more