At last. I’m beginning to feel a bit of seasonal cheer. It might have something to do with frigid temperatures the past few days. Single digits with the wind chill and oh, but I could go for a walk on a Mediterranean beach about now! Still, when it’s December, flurries and the bluster of wintry […]
Giving Thanks
Two little words: Thank you. There are always more reasons than we realize to appreciate what we have. Some of us are appreciative daily. Some days, it’s hard to find the bright spot that may be right there, in the dark tunnel, within reach. Giving thanks is something we do on this day because it […]
Ghosts, Goblins, and Ghouls
This week, Gale at Ten Dollar Thoughts wrote about the division of responsibilities among couples – how the lines are drawn when it comes to bringing home the bacon, household chores, childcare, cooking, yard work, and more. As a long-time single parent, my view of domestic duties operates from a different perspective. I’ve raised my […]
Father’s Day Gifts (Good, Better, Best)
Good gifts Digital SLRs. Flat panel TVs. Exotic watches. Cordless drills, wrench sets, any kind of tools. Grills, golf clubs, silk ties. These are good gifts, aren’t they? Maybe even fabulous gifts? This used to be the lexicon of my month of June – whatever the latest and greatest gifts might be – for the […]
‘Twas the day before Christmas
‘Twas the day before Christmas ‘Twas the day before Christmas and all cross the net not a blogger was stirring, (my page rank, upset) – My thoughts started wandering; where are the readers? (I’m staring at cardinals alighting at feeders… ) Proud in his red coat I think of dear Santa – (Wishing for eggnog, […]
Nuttier than a fruitcake? I love the stuff!
Here’s what I’d like to know. Why does fruitcake get such bad press? I love fruitcake. Anyone who wants to send me a fruitcake of any sort (well, almost any sort) – please do. The more neon the artificially enhanced fruit – the better! Now I happen to know that The Kitchen Witch, a very […]
Kissing Booth Marketing
What could have gotten me to a mall on Black Friday? Are you kidding? There’s only one thing that could have gotten me out shopping today, perhaps the most frenetic shopping day of the year, and it’s a very old school concept. The kissing booth. Yes. You heard that right. Surely I’m not the only […]
Now a Word About Quality…
Choosing quality over quantity or quantity over quality? Issues in quality relationships, customer service, consumer behavior.