First In The Hearts Of His Countrymen
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Monday, February 16, 2009
Mattress salesmen to the contrary, and meaning no disrespect to the greatest boss ever, who’s never been wrong before, it’s not Presidents’ Day today.
It’s George Washington’s birthday.
I think it makes a difference, which I’ll explain after a short history of how we came to be confused.
It is hard to overstate the esteem in which the first generations of Americans held George Washington. A man... READ MORE
Sugar, hi!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, December 19, 2008
Alert reader Kerry recently sent me this interesting study that dispels several common myths that surround the holidays.
At the top of the list, and of most interest to me, is a look at whether or not sugar gets kids revved up. According to the study, this notion is not backed up by science—it’s in the parents’ heads!
”[The researcher] pointed to a study that told parents their kid was slurping a sugar-loaded beverage, when the drink instead was essentially water. The parents reported the child going bonkers when objective observers thought otherwise, she said.”
So there you have it! You are now free to go offer your kids that tray of triple-decker fudge and then send them off to bed. (Let me know how that goes.)
Blacking Out?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Friday, November 28, 2008
It’s likely that by the time you read this, some of you may already have had a full morning of shopping!
I have friends who make an annual ritual of rising at 4:00 AM, gathering for coffee, and heading out to the local shopping centers to hit the big sales on the day after Thanksgiving, also known as “Black Friday” in the retail industry.
I want to offer a reminder that as you find yourself shopping... READ MORE
Capturing Family Memories
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Saturday, November 15, 2008
At Real Simple this month, they are offering a free download and an article entitled “Get to Know Your Family and Friends Better”.
With the holidays approaching, many of us will find ourselves in the midst of extended family and friends. In true “Martha and Mary” fashion, we’ll likely find ourselves torn between the tasks of hospitality and serving, and the desire to spend quality time with our... READ MORE
Remembering our Vets
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Today, we recall the tremendous service and sacrifice of so many men and women who have courageously and valiantly served in the United States military.
More than just a day off of school or work, today should be a day of prayer, commemoration and thankfulness. As families, this is the perfect day to commemorate our vets in a special way. A few ideas for you and your family might include:
* Attend... READ MORE
Ahoy, Maties
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, September 19, 2008
It may not be marked on your calendar, but if any boys live in your house you will want to commemorate today’s observance of “International Talk Like a Pirate Day”.
Observed every year on September 19, Talk Like a Pirate Day gives grown men the chance to relive their boyhood fantasies of taking to the sea in search of buried treasure. Surprisingly, a lot of moms and sisters get in the act too!
... READ MORELabor Day Special
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, September 01, 2008
When I was a kid I didn’t see my extended family much. My mother’s parents and only brother lived five hundred miles away, and my dad’s many siblings and their children were scattered all over the country. We did visit sometimes, usually in the summer, but on holidays it was always just us: my parents, my five younger siblings, and me. It was fun, it was just relatively small.
A decade later, the... READ MORE
