...Although, I remember her saying once when she was making a reservation at a restaurant, she gave the name Hillary and they thought it was Hillary Clinton. True story. ******************************************************* Today I was sitting at my desk and got a call from the front desk. Elizabeth: "Kelly, you have a delivery of eggs down here." … Continue reading Hillary (No, not that one…)
Month: November 2013
Welcome Back from Your Vacation
When you're on vacation, does someone do your work for you? Are there little elves who take up residence at your desk and answer your email and phone messages? Is anyone considerate enough to check your mailbox to sort through and prioritize what you should address first when you settle back in on Monday morning … Continue reading Welcome Back from Your Vacation
Sunday Morning: Joel Osteen or Spongebob?
Whether we identify them as such or not, we all probably have a Sunday morning ritual. When I was living single, my Sunday morning routine included a cup of hot coffee, pancakes for one, and reading the Sunday paper; classifieds first, then the wedding notices, and finally the coupons. I've continued with variations on the … Continue reading Sunday Morning: Joel Osteen or Spongebob?
Roast Beef Dinner, My Fourth Grade Teacher, and Pumpkin Ice Cream
Tonight Steve and I went to the Riverside Congregational Church's annual Roast Beef Dinner. It's named for my brother-in-law's late father, Bob Olson. We arrived after the serving had begun and walked into Bristol Hall. Five long rows of tables end to end, lined with white plastic table cloths and chairs running down either side. The … Continue reading Roast Beef Dinner, My Fourth Grade Teacher, and Pumpkin Ice Cream
It Can Happen In Church, Too!
Historically, today, All Saints Day, is a holy day of obligation in the church. As a kid I could recite each of these days of mandatory attendance at mass, because they were emblazoned on our brains through constant repetition as we memorized our Baltimore Catechism. I looked them up just now on Google, and sure … Continue reading It Can Happen In Church, Too!
365 Days of Thank You 