Feb 14 2012
That’s right, I am kickin’ it old school. Disney Princess, pre-perforated Valentine’s cards complete with heart stickers and temporary princess tattoos. Well, I mean I assume that they are temporary. How embarrassing would that be! Can it be any more retro, any more grade school throwback than the whole box of Valentine’s so that I …
Jan 01 2012
The beginning of the year is a time that is equal parts nervous energy and unmitigated optimism. Everything is possible from the vantage point of the starting line with our eyes undimmed by adversity or disappointment. This is the time of year we plan out our workout regimens, create budgets that we swear to keep …
Dec 25 2011
My children span the ages of 13 to 21 and the chaos of Santa in the morning has faded a bit. Mine are more interested on clothes and electronics than dolls and games. In some ways it is a bit sad. The joys of extended family allow me to experience the feel of a toddler’s …
Dec 24 2011
There are certain little pieces of entertainment that really trigger the holiday spirit for my family. We start watching Will Farrell’s Elf the day after Thanksgiving, typically while we are decorating the tree. Something about the mix of sweet and sappy in this movie,especially with Farrell’s earnest delivery, makes this the first movie we reach …
Dec 19 2011
As the last couple of days of pre-Christmas chaos are ticking down, I am beginning an annual process of reviewing my year that will terminate in some absurd New Year’s resolutions that I will inevitably not keep as far into 2012 as I would like. One of the things that strikes me as I review …