Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. ~Edith Sitwell Dear Readers, Now that we’re in the thick of winter—the hustle and bustle of the holidays a distant memory—some of us turn inward looking for motivation to get those indoor projects done. (Maybe this will actua... »
“Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons.” —Ruth Ann Schabacker Dear Readers, If you’re like me, your holiday “to-do” list probably looks something like this: • Defrost the turkey! Make stuffing! • Pick up fresh flowers for Thanksgiving table centerpiece. • Buy teachers’ gifts. • Make sure we have enough wine! • Don’t forget stamps for the Christmas cards! ... »
“When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.” — Augusten Burroughs (Dry) Dear Readers, When I was researching quotes for this month’s letter, it seemed that many people–from a blogger’s grandmother to my father to a character in the movie The Princess Bride—had their own versions of this quote. And it... »
“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” –Robert Frost Dear Readers, With summer a distant memory, it’s time once again for parents to gear up for all the changes this time of year brings. Perhaps, like me, you’ll be setting your alarm a bit earlier as your child moves on to middle or high schoo... »
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it” —Ferris Bueller Dear Readers, Ah, the fleeting days of summer. They hold such promise yet are over before you know it. For many of us–myself included–summer holds childhood memories of a simpler time: Going outdoors first thing in the morning and staying out until sun... »
“A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears.”—Anne Roiphe Dear Readers, No matter what our age, we’re never too old to look and feel our best. Whether we work outside the home, spend time caring for our families, do a combination of both–or something entirely different–maintaining a healthy mind, body ... »
