A few weeks back I made a frantic phone call to a friend. This friendship is in its beginning phases so I hesitated at first. Eventually, necessity won out and I had to call her. When she answered, I took a long pause because I knew tears were coming. My older son had been hit
I was listening to a radio talk show with a well-known chef. He was discussing the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and asked callers to share their ‘wow’ dishes that family and friends adore. The first caller wanted to know what the chef prepared that was his signature dish. This led him to talk about how surprisingly,
With all the hoopla surrounding Halloween, it’s important to take a step back and make sure we are also giving attention to the grown-up aspects of our lives. If you happen to love costumes and haunted houses, at least aim for a minimum of one kid-free event. My plan is to hang with my friends
For some reason the moment I think I have the holiday season under control, that is the exact moment an influx of more things to do falls in my lap. My goal is to get all my holiday shopping done ASAP so I can actually enjoy myself. I felt so accomplished after my shopping trip
It’s that time of year again. We are all crazed with endless holiday obligations. There’s so much to remember in addition to our regular commitments, that it is surprising our brain synapses haven’t imploded under the pressure. Every year I make a conscious effort to do less. I am trying to find that balance of