“See! Listen to Your Dad!”
My Dad almost always knew the right thing to do in any given situation. My Mom knew when she married my Dad that he was truly “Mr. Right”. However, she
“I’ll take ‘Think Before You Speak’ for $200, please, Alex.”
Have you ever wished for a built-in button that would prevent you from speaking too hastily? Such a button does exist on the TV show Jeopardy. Hasty contestants are prevented from
“Red, White, and Redeemed”
Every year on June 14, Flag Day is celebrated as a time-honored tradition. This day prompts us to reflect on the history, sacrifices, and unity that the American flag represents.
“Bring a Real Kite to the Beach”
Beach season officially begins on Memorial Day in the U.S., and with its opening come expert suggestions on proper beach etiquette. We may not think that open, natural spaces of
“Gossip is Like Cutting Open a Feather Pillow”
Gossip is a simple word, yet it carries a heavy weight. It can flutter through conversations with the lightness of a feather and wreak havoc like a storm. This thought
“If I could talk with you on Mother’s Day”
Dear Mom, It’s been a couple of years since we said, “goodbye for now,” and yet not a day goes by that I don’t wish I could talk with you
“Happy Rather Day!”
Every year on the second Sunday in May in the USA, we celebrate Mother’s Day, a traditional celebration of motherhood. We rightly shower the women in our lives with flowers,
“The Lost Art of Looking”
Ann Landers, the legendary advice columnist, once famously wrote, “Television has proved that people will look at anything rather than each other“. That line, written decades ago, feels even more profound
“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 clocks. “Spring forward” means losing
“Divine Amnesia”
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 does not remember us. Has
“Small Acts, Big Impact”
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 day to pay for someone’s
“Galentine’s Day – Celebration and Commitment”
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 relationships, Galentine’s Day shifts the