Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
Jon and I got new dishes a couple of years ago. We’d had our old stuff for 15 years and it was showing its age. Many of the plates and bowls had faded or chipped. Same with the serving pieces. I went through a period where I couldn’t have enough serving platters so I’m a…
Dear Twenty-Something
When I reflect on my life, there are moments that make me really happy and proud, and there are some that make me cringe. There is time I wasted and there is time well spent. There are things I wish I had done and things I regret doing. I’m going to share some of the…
The Talk: It’s Never Too Early To Have It
It’s time to have the talk – no, not that one, and you are a little embarrassed, a little unsure. You’re not certain of the reaction you’ll get; there may be some resistance, some surprise, maybe a delaying technique. But your love and concern override and you push forward. Mom, Dad, have you thought about…
Jon and You
Part of what makes my husband, Jon, so suited for our work is his uncanny ability to see what is so and size up what is needed. He misses neither the forest nor the trees. He hears what is being said plainly and not so plainly. His instincts and observations are spot on. His recommendations…