My friend LLB is fond of saying "there are no accidents in life." She believes that things happen for a reason. If true, that 2001 school carnival was certainly destined to be more than just a mere fundraiser. I met her on the organizing committee of the carnival. We'd likely … [Read more...] about Will You Be Remembered?
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The Original Wedding Crasher
You know how every once in a while you meet someone and you have absolutely no idea of the huge impact they'll have on your life later? This is about just that. In my last post I shared the delightful memory of rolling our car while learning to drive with my father. I closed with … [Read more...] about The Original Wedding Crasher
Lessons Learned in the Returns Line at Costco
Lately I've been noticing how even mundane situations can serve as a wakeup call. Yesterday, after reading this Huff Post article about a woman's frustration at standing in line at a Jo-Ann Fabric store, I quickly fired it off to my friend. Knowing my pal is a passionate fan of … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned in the Returns Line at Costco
It’s Not Too Early To Bake the Mincemeat Tarts
Please don't judge me. My pal Mary and I have already made our six dozen 2013 Christmas mincemeat tarts. Yes, I know it's over seven weeks to Christmas and no, I won't be spending the next two months constantly posting about all things Christmas. Allow me to explain the why's … [Read more...] about It’s Not Too Early To Bake the Mincemeat Tarts
Fort Langley Fieldtrip
Perspective is a funny concept. One day it looks like this and another it looks like that. When my two children were tiny, any break from them seemed huge. A nap that stretched more than an hour? Heaven. Preschool was a wonder. On the days it wasn't my turn to assist in the … [Read more...] about Fort Langley Fieldtrip