We were supposed to be in New York. We had the whole trip planned out for the first week of June. My daughter, Bella, and I would arrive early Friday, check into our hotel in the city, ask them to store our bags, and then head to Penn Station to grab the Brooklyn-bound A or C train to Pratt Institute School of Art & Design for our 2 p.m. student-led tour. After our tour, we … [Read more...]
Family Shift: Two Questions to Ask Your Kids When They Face Setbacks
It's been said that there are three kinds of people in the world: Those who are coming out of a storm, those who are headed toward a storm, and those who are in the middle of one right now. Unexpected setbacks and storms that we encounter have a way of changing our perspective. As the old saying goes, we can see the glass half empty or half full; it all depends on how we choose … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Clorox and Flowers
My sweet husband came up from behind me to offer me an unexpected but much needed hug. He looked around to make sure no one was looking (as if he would get in trouble) and quickly wrapped his arms around my waist. Much too quickly, he let go. With a wrinkled-up nose and a disappointed voice, he asked, “Have you been cleaning again?” Like a small innocent child, I looked up to … [Read more...]
In the Garden: Pollination, Pruning and Powdery Mildew
There is so much happening in the vegetable garden right now as spring is in full bloom. Pollination, pruning and powdery mildew are three hot topics! The weather is hot, and we have gotten some rain. This is a recipe for a thriving garden with branches and vines and vegetables everywhere. When gardening in small spaces, if this is left untamed, you’ll wind up with an unruly … [Read more...]
To Generation Z: To the High School and College Seniors
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, many high school and college seniors have found out that their senior years are coming to a close in a very different way from any other graduating class. High schoolers have had their senior proms cancelled, college seniors won't get to say goodbye to professors and mentors in person, and the graduating classes won’t get … [Read more...]
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