We opened gifts here last night with Colette and afterward I started thinking about how gift ideas change as we age. When I...
Winter in Indiana
even retired people need a day of self care
The day after Christmas and it's 65°. Can you believe it? Indiana in late December isn't supposed to feel like springtime,...
Merry Christmas from my family to yours!
My tiny family got together for Christmas last night on Christmas Eve at the home of those pesky neighbors. They were...
Santa is magic and I believe.
Merry Christmas Eve! As we gear up for the next few days of holiday festivities, my wish for you is that your family -- and...
the eve of christmas eve is here
Sitting at my desk this morning, I'm thinking about the things I need to do today since Christmas Eve is tomorrow. I'll be...
what’s your biggest time sink today?
What one thing has quietly absorbed your time today without giving anything back in return? I'll go first. I spend a ton of...
best holiday gift ever for someone you love
I'm a "Merry Christmas" person and not a "Happy Holidays" one, but I titled this post as a holiday gift because by the time...
oldest item of footwear you still have in your closet?
Most shoe/boot trends last a few years -- most often 3-7 -- before fading or evolving. Micro-trends are shorter only...
can’t stop spending at Christmastime?
Once I start shopping for Christmas gifts I have trouble cutting it off. I'm not even talking about more gifts for the...









