These days when I talk with friends, I frequently find out that they are running all sorts of directions with after-school activities. There are full slates of sports — baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. There are also all the arts and languages — piano, painting, Japanese school, and seemingly millions more. But I rarely hear about the most memorable… Read More
Hard to believe my first trip to Japan was more than 20 years ago. That trip was one that I had to plan for quite a while…. in those early days of paying back student loans and living in New York, I really didn’t have much “disposable income.” In fact, I don’t know that I had any but I did… Read More
Recently a cousin told a story on herself and as soon as I had a good laugh going, I admitted I had a tale of similar laughter that I would have to fess up to eventually. And while I am totally willing to tell the story now, I have to admit, I may have some facts off just a tad. It… Read More
Halloween is definitely a holiday that has a permanent home in the memories of American kids. I’m not sure how many of us remember a specific costume or a specific party, but the holiday itself…. that was something that caught our imaginations for weeks if not months in advance. Everyone discussed costume ideas or whether this would be the year to… Read More
In the past, now and then I have joined friends in doing a November post a day blogging challenge. The first time I did it, I just did 30 days of blogging sharing whatever I wanted. Another year, I did 30 Days of Thanks. This year I had thought I would pass on it but then I had an idea that may… Read More