I've learned so much from my dad. In honor of Father's Day, I thought I'd share these lessons with you. They are listed in no particular order of importance, and this is not a complete list by any means... Dad's Life Lessons 1. Have a substantial repertoire of vocabulary at your disposal The first “big” … Continue reading Life Lessons I Learned From Dad
[picapp align="left" wrap="true" link="term=happiness+smelling+flowers&iid=8507243" src="http://view.picapp.com/pictures.photo/image/8507243/lifestyle-shot-young-adult/lifestyle-shot-young-adult.jpg?size=500&imageId=8507243" width="380" height="253" /] Friday, 2:00 p.m. I'm on my way to Washington, D.C. for a girls' weekend/birthday celebration with some cousins and friends. I didn't plan on going at first--I had too much to do, my schedule was kinda packed, and I knew I would be in less than optimal … Continue reading Experience the Moment on a New Level
[tweetmeme] Mother's Day is right around the corner. I always stress a bit about this holiday. How do I express in a card the magnitude of my love and admiration for someone who is so important in my life? I often have difficulty finding the right present for my mom. We seem to be in … Continue reading Celebrating Mom
[tweetmeme] [picapp align="left" wrap="true" link="term=words&iid=8736" src="0008/4305a8ed-0a56-480c-a959-f27ad5e093f8.jpg?adImageId=12731439&imageId=8736" width="234" height="351" /] This idiom popped into my head a few times over the last day or so. It got me pondering the traditional definition, and what it could mean if we took it out of context. I thought it might be intriguing to explore between the lines, forage … Continue reading “Eating your words” on purpose
[tweetmeme] There's something very comforting about a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Probably because it's closely linked to childhood memories--it's the go-to sandwich served to kids across the U.S. by parents, daycare facilities, schools, and babysitters alike. It was one of the few foods kids didn't complain about. Unless you have a nut or wheat … Continue reading Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
Kristin Rath 