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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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
Music Inspiring Change
Music is one of life’s simple pleasures. It soothes, it excites, it uplifts. Sometimes it defines what we’re feeling. And when music moves us to think and act, it goes beyond bringing pleasure; it inspires. This afternoon, as I was driving home from work, I was listening to a song that I have heard and … 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 