Because everyone loves a good story
Thanksgiving at Christmas
Today I want to nominate three popular Christmas movies as Thanksgiving movies instead. They seem to have nothing in common at first glance, but upon further inspection I think you’ll agree that they’re the same story in different settings.
Join me for a quick look at how we can celebrate Thanksgiving at Christmas!
Bedtime Books and Goodnight Moon
What was your favorite bedtime book as a child? What book did you find yourself reading over and over again to your own child? And which book most often received the coveted Last Book Before Bed distinction?
We have several contenders for that spot, but today let’s take a brief look at the magic that is Goodnight Moon.
Cooking Up Some Memories
Baking can be very rewarding, especially when you sink your teeth into that first bite of cake. But baking with a toddler as your sous-chef? …Still rewarding, but a bit more stressful.
Is it worth it? Absolutely. Read on to see why my son is my baking buddy. Also, you won’t want to miss the scrumptious recipe I tell you about!
A Checklist for Perfectionists
Are you a list maker? A high-expectations worker? A perfectionist? A worn-out human being?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible to benefit from this super-short article.
(And, frankly, even if you answered no, you should still read it to see how better to sympathize with the Type A personalities in your life. Take my word for it–they’ll appreciate it.)
My Fair Lady, Metamorphosis, and McDonalds
What makes people change: cruelty or kindness? George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion and Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew disagree. I, however, think Shaw got it right, and the Broadway musical My Fair Lady is an excellent example of this truth. Read on to see if you agree.
Canning: Reviving the Art of Survival
We’re reaching new heights of automation and simplification every day, and our commercials are full of appliances that do it all. But what have we lost in our pursuit of progress? Could you survive without a grocery store? Could I?
The fact that I have to answer, “No,” is a bit worrisome. It’s time to start walking backward instead of forward–back to where the art of survival was common knowledge.
Lessons from the Trees
Summer is here. To some, that means a slower pace and more restful days. To others, that means an onslaught of activities, vacations, parties, and other stressful fun.
Know who won’t be all in a dither this summer? The trees. Know why? Because trees are cool like that. They’re impervious to the American obsession with haste.
Read on to learn from the trees.
(And also to see some big news for my family in the upcoming year.)
(No, it’s not a baby.)
(Don’t look so disappointed.)
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