I love the below saying. I find it makes me think , reflect and be aware of what I am surrounding myself around daily. Take a read and see if offers any reflection for you. You are the the books you read, the films you watch, the music you listen to, the people you… Read More
Summer is in full swing, extra time to kick back and relax. When I have a lot of time to relax my mind wanders on the important things in my life. Most people review the past year as the New Year is upon them. I find myself taking stock at the beach or the pool,… Read More
My favorite holiday is July 4th. The weather is nice and we are usually by a beach or a pool. Everyone is happy, celebrating and there is no stress of presents. When I was in my mid-twenties and early thirties, my friends and I had a beach house. I would wake up before everyone else… Read More
Imagine knowing your circle of friends your whole life. What I mean is, imagine if you don’t ever remember not knowing them. They were always there. And because of this, you never needed to make new friends, because you always had your friends. This is the life of a Pre-K graduate. From the time Deanna… Read More
It is here! The season we all have been waiting for – Summer! A time to sit in the sun, have a glass of lemonade, BBQ with the family, play on the swing set, catch fireflies till dark; a season to slow down. The summer will be over before we know it and all we… Read More
We need more compassion in this world, especially now. All religions should be treated with compassion and care. No one is better than the other. They are just different but in the end, all begin and end with love. I was raised a Catholic as a child, my mother remarried a Jewish man. My childhood… Read More
I think I have shared we have a family garden. We like to plant vegetables throughout the summer and we like to engage the girls in the process. This year we actually converted the turtle sandbox that brought us many great summer days into a garden as well. I say “many great summer days” but… Read More
I was lying in bed Saturday morning listening to the rain pound on the roof. What I also heard was the sound of the water running down the gutters, as if I was on a water rafting ride, because the rain was so heavy at times. We needed the rain to wash away the pollen… Read More
My least favorite time of day is dinnertime. Everyone is tired and sometimes even “hangery” (angry and hungry). The girls walk in the door and immediately head for the pantry for a snack. Jarrod did the same, until I got smart and took a lesson from one of my aunts. I put out some snacks… Read More
“Trust is believing in the honesty and reliability of others. This is very important when working with other people.” Would you believe me if I told you that sentence about trust, along with many other key characteristics we want for ourselves and our kids, can be found on a chain restaurant children’s menu? Some of… Read More