When I was 13 years-old my sister Sue got married; she was 19. I would be remiss if I didn't first off, thank my brother-in-law, Paul, for giving me strep throat on that day! He was sick as a dog and as people went through the receiving line after the ceremony, I'm not so sure … Continue reading Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother-in-Law!
Year: 2013
Little Brothers
Today is my little brother's birthday. He is 41--not so little, I know. But all eight of us are over 40 now, and he will always be my little brother--I'll tell you why! Several years ago now, my husband and I were doing everything we could do try to have a baby. Among those things … Continue reading Little Brothers
Good Morning, Captain!
Today I went to the annual Investing In Our Children Luncheon for Children's Friend. It's the organization I work for and this was the 11th annual event. Before the luncheon begins there is a silent auction set up outside the Convention Center's main ballroom. There are long tables with donated items attractively packaged with bidding … Continue reading Good Morning, Captain!
Color Me…Pink!
Unless you live under a rock or are a hermit, you know that, over 25 years ago, the month of October was identified as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink ribbons, pink lights, walks to fund research, among other things, are plentiful for the 31 days of the month. For the longest time I didn't personally … Continue reading Color Me…Pink!
Would Kelly’s Mom, please report to…
Dateline: August 1968, Ann & Hope Department Store, Warwick, RI The scene: A mom shopping with her six school-aged children, amidst the craziness that was school shopping for clothes and supplies for all the kids at the same time. All children near the cart, the younger ones told by the mom to hold on to … Continue reading Would Kelly’s Mom, please report to…
Write It Down
At certain points in our life we seek out someone to talk to about our problems, at least I have. For many people a counselor or therapist or coach, can support our desire to change something about our life that we're struggling with in some way. I've known my fair share of counselors over the … Continue reading Write It Down
People, Let Me Tell You ‘Bout My Best Friend
Tell us the origin story of your best friend. How did you become friends? What is it that keeps your friendship rockin’ after all these years? I know some of you who read my blog may think this is the easy way out for today's blog post, but I've written about my childhood best friend … Continue reading People, Let Me Tell You ‘Bout My Best Friend
Mow Guy, Blow Guy, Snow Guy
When my nephew Michael and niece Laura were very little kids they lived with their parents in a condo complex. It was a nice area of Connecticut and just right for them at the time. Typically, complexes like this one care for the property and grounds by using condo fees to hire contractors to come … Continue reading Mow Guy, Blow Guy, Snow Guy
Retreat, Retreat!
Today I had a retreat with some of my staff. I try to do this kind of day-long event at least once a year, for each group that reports to me. It's a chance for us to come together to share ideas, develop some answers, and identify challenges. I love these kind of days because … Continue reading Retreat, Retreat!
I Know HOW to Lose the Weight, Now to Do It (Again)
In 1999 I signed up for a weight loss study; a 2-year endeavor that involved calorie counting and mandatory exercise. The study was sponsored by a local university and was medically supervised. Study participants had to agree to eat a specified number of calories a day and exercise the compulsory number of minutes per week. There … Continue reading I Know HOW to Lose the Weight, Now to Do It (Again)
365 Days of Thank You 