“Seize the Daylight”
It is that time of year again. The second Sunday of March approaches, and with it, the familiar, often dreaded, biannual ritual of changing our
It is that time of year again. The second Sunday of March approaches, and with it, the familiar, often dreaded, biannual ritual of changing our
Has someone ever forgotten about you, or forgotten to fulfill a request you made of them? It can be very difficult for us when someone
February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day, a day dedicated to spreading warmth and goodwill through unexpected, small gestures. While it is a popular
Every year on February 13th, women across the world gather to celebrate Galentine’s Day—a holiday dedicated entirely to friendship. While Valentine’s Day often focuses on romantic
This blog is a repost from February 8, 2022, on my parents’ 74th anniversary. Dad died in August 2022, so that was the last anniversary
The Phillies Spring Training Truck, packed with thousands of baseballs, bats, shirts, and even the Phanatic’s hot dog cannon, has made its way to Clearwater,
Snow days are disappearing. Thanks to remote learning technology normalized during the pandemic, many school districts now default to virtual instruction when winter weather strikes.
I must admit that I spent too much time watching The Weather Channel this past week as forecasters predicted the bombardment of snow, sleet, ice,
Happy National Handwriting Day and Happy Birthday, John Hancock! Established by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association in 1977, National Handwriting Day was a way to
I have a “Life is Good” t-shirt that I only wear when it snows, and I’ve been getting good use out of it this January.
‘Tis the season to return Christmas gifts! I’ve heard that within the first month of 2026, almost 60% of shoppers plan to return or exchange
Today, the second Friday in January, is International Quitters Day. It is the day when most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions. Research suggests that
My neighbor has placed a bird feeder, which she keeps well-stocked, in a tree that is located in a common area of the neighborhood. It’s
Making New Year’s resolutions is not as captivating, for me, as discovering what top dictionaries declare as the “word of the year”. Even though we
What does your Christmas card say about you? Apparently, every part of it has the power to send a message to the recipient about who
Christmas Eve has always been my favorite day of the year, for many reasons, but most of all because of the anticipation associated with it! As
As the holiday season approaches, many families begin decorating their homes, shopping for gifts, and preparing festive meals. Yet, amidst these joyful activities, a profoundly
2024-09-21 04:30:43 Dear Mom, It’s one year today since we said, “goodbye for now,” and yet not a day goes by that I wish I
2024-10-12 20:33:28 The other day, while cruising on New Hampshire’s Lake Sunapee, I snapped a picture of a wind surfer who came alongside our boat.
2024-06-08 04:03:03 Beach season has officially begun as of Memorial Day in the U.S., and along with its opening comes expert suggestions as to proper