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)
If You Missed National Thank You Day…
National Thank You Day, depending on what you believe when you Google it, was either September 12th or 27th. Since I missed the day regardless, I'm proposing that today, October 10th, is Thank You Day! So, I think that anyone who reads my blog, or post on Facebook, should take a minute and thank someone. … Continue reading If You Missed National Thank You Day…
Nieces and Nephews
Looking at Facebook has become a part of my daily before dinner routine. I like to see what's going on with friends and family. I typically find out some tidbit of news, see a picture to make me smile, or find someone's posted a quote that gives me pause. I count myself among the lucky … Continue reading Nieces and Nephews
If You Can’t Stand the Heat
I moved from Barre, Vermont to Providence in April of 1998 after living in northern New England for about 9 years. I enjoy the cooler and cold weather, I admit that freely, much to the dismay of many of the people in my world. I enjoy winter coats, sweaters, mittens and snow boots. I love the … Continue reading If You Can’t Stand the Heat
Inspiration On A Ride In A Pinto
Blogging at WordPress is helping me to learn more about writing than I would probably know otherwise. I've never spent time in a formal class for creative, or any other type of writing; and the last time I think I was given a writing "assignment" was in a freshman English class in college. One of … Continue reading Inspiration On A Ride In A Pinto
Flat Tires, Cell Phones, Rhode Island
There was a time before cell phones, before 3G's and 4G's and IOS7's, when we had to navigate our way across the country using the paper maps that could never be refolded in a way that would make it look as though your cat hadn't been sleeping on it. There was a time when you had … Continue reading Flat Tires, Cell Phones, Rhode Island
Angela, Part One
Today, my husband and I got a letter in the mail from Arizona. More specifically, from our 6 year old granddaughter in Phoenix. I've mentioned before that our three grandchildren lived with us for a period of time a bit over a year ago. We've done our best to keep in touch with them, initially … Continue reading Angela, Part One
365 Days of Thank You 