I have been enjoying Pharrell Williams’ Happy. With its smooth and easy melody and infectious lyrics, this song is an instant mood-changer. Recently we had a 30-minute “dance party” at school to reward our children for good behavior throughout the month. One of our young teachers served as DJ for our second-, third-, and fourth-graders … Continue reading
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Outdoor Art: Sculptures For All To Enjoy
I love seeing art brought outdoors, free for all to behold, as a part of the environment. During my vacation I came across a variety of outdoor sculptures. Some of them were whimsical, while others expressed deeper meaning. I really appreciated the way in which each sculpture enhanced outdoor space, adding artistic interest to commercial … Continue reading
Getting What You Order Or Wanting What Is Served?
So we’re sitting in one of our favorite local diners… …ready to re-charge with a hearty breakfast before taking a 5-hour Presidents’ Day trek to Connecticut (we’re driving family members to meet up with in-laws). Our server, a recent hire at the diner, brings out the food and everything looks appetizing and delicious – eggs … Continue reading
Simply Silly Songs
Sometimes it’s the silly things that are simple pleasures. In the spirit of Presidents’ Day (so thankful for a work holiday!), I want to share with you a television commercial that never fails to crack me up, especially since it reminds me of the musical stylings of a family member who shall go unnamed (Gabrielle) … Continue reading
Just For Now: Coping With Holiday Pressures
I was listening to this song the other day and thinking about all the stress and anxiety we often feel around the holidays. Pressure to create a festive, happy, loving atmosphere when budgets might be stretched and relationships might be strained can cause us to feel anything but festive, loving, or happy. In Just For … Continue reading
Old Treasures New Again: River and The Little Mermaid
Thursday was another delightful (and active) River Day. River Days are the Thursdays when my husband babysits his two-year-old granddaughter, River. I get to enjoy the latter part of a River Day, when I return from work around four. On this past Thursday afternoon, I introduced River to one of my daughter’s (and my) beloved … Continue reading
Home Is Where Your Heart Is
With Thanksgiving Day around the corner, the nurturer in me is thinking more about my family, and how I want to make them feel “at home” as we share this special day together. While my husband will lovingly prepare the turkey, I will prepare the tables with decorations and favors; ways for us to show … Continue reading
Simple Pleasures 