Archive for August, 2012


Flying the Coop

Flying the Coop: Back to School Leaves Empty Nest Parents Feeling Blue Empty Nest Syndrome is characterized by an overwhelming feeling of depression and lack of purpose that is felt with each child’s departure from the family home.   Off to college, newly married, or a job opportunity afar all trigger these emotions. However, it’s not really a done deal until the very last child, the baby, has flown the coop. My youngest is in middle school so I’m not quite there, but with my oldest starting her Junior year in High School, I can see the emptying of the nest coming all too quickly …  and I’m not looking forward Click to Read more…

Better Late Than Never!

September 5th is National Be Late for Something Day, a holiday embraced by procrastination societies and people who believe in putting off today what they can do tomorrow. Some folks have trouble sticking to a schedule, remembering special occasions and dates, and showing up on time. This is the holiday for them! It should be noted that to even things out, September 6th is National Fight Procrastination Day. “Better late than never, but never late is better.” —Folk Saying Unfortunately, despite our best intentions, sometimes time gets away from us. Modern men and women lead busy lives, full of work, family, and leisure activities.  We’ve all forgotten someone’s important occasion, Click to Read more…

National Kiss and Make Up Day

August 25 is National Kiss and Make Up Day, a day of forgiveness and reconciliation. “Forgiveness is the economy of the heart… forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.” —Hannah More National Kiss and Make Up Day is the time to end a spat, a tiff, an argument, a grudge, a misunderstanding or feud, and resolve your differences with someone else, even if only to “agree to disagree.” Make an apology for something you’ve said or done to a family member, loved one, friend, colleague, or co-worker. Or graciously accept someone else’s apology. If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to examine Click to Read more…

Left Handed but Always Right

Left Handers Celebrate the Right to Their Own Day: August 12, 2012 is National Left Handers Awareness Day As a right handed person I don’t feel the pain of trying to function in a world optimized for righties.  But for one day, August 12 – National Left Handers Awareness Day – I’d like to imagine what it’s like, try to really understand their feelings of discrimination, and realize how much I take for granted. I’m one of four children. We are all righties except for one, my oldest brother Brit.  He was, and still is a big guy – tall and broad, an early bloomer too.  Being a bit shy Click to Read more…

Greeting Card Universe hits the Target!

I head to Target at the drop of a hat, for just about anything and everything. If I don’t keep myself in check or leave a trail of breadcrumbs, I find myself in a random aisle that I had no intention of being in with a brilliant idea:  “Let’s redecorate the XYZ room!” Target has become the ultimate convenience store.  For one stop shopping it is my go-to store, especially for holidays and birthdays. It has home and party décor, gifts and wrapping supplies, and pretty much anything I need. Now I have one more reason to head to Target – Greeting Card Universe’s hard to find and uncommon greeting cards! Click to Read more…

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