The world is a half glass of water. You are a half glass of water. Your perspective determines whether you focus on what you have or what you are missing It is wise to be aware of personal and social shortcomings. However, life is richer when you immerse yourself in the great things within your reach... (Unknown) This past weekend was a true lesson/test for me about keeping everything in perspective. I am always trying to preach this mantra to my young kids-- missed opportunities, broken toys, sibling arguments, lost games are usually … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
Friday-Frenzy–Hurricane Hurricane Hurricane
August 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
Everyone's bracing for Hurricane Irene. I went to the grocery store to stock up like everyone else on the Eastern Seaboard. Boy, was that stupid. At the deli counter, I pulled ticket number 69 and they were only at number 19. After preparing a huge dinner tonight for 11 people and shopping for a weekend's worth of food for 11 people, we've now learned that our family from Baltimore isn't going to make the trip due to the weather forecast. So, a weekend's worth of cook outs and camp outs and dinners out and birthday … [Read more...]
My Summer of Sweet ‘N Low
August 24, 2011 By 7 Comments
We’re in the last lazy, hazy days of August. The kids are out of camp with no real schedule. The new school year looms upon us and I’m reflecting on summer 2011. Without a doubt, my summers always feel like a total blur. It seems like just yesterday I was checking off the items on my daughter’s packing list for her first journey to sleep away camp. Now, I’m racing through stores, trying to get some back-to-school clothes for the kids while Halloween costumes adorn the walls. Sheesh, it’s so hard to live in the moment these days. Last … [Read more...]
When It’s Ok To Be Crabby
August 22, 2011 By 7 Comments
I Love You...A Bushel (of crabs) and a peck.... A Marylander's rendition of "Bushel and a Peck" from Guys and Dolls Growing up not far from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, summertime meant CRABS! Lump crab. Steamed crabs. Crab soup. Crab cakes. Crab salad. We sought out every possible opportunity and method to eat crabs. For my family, crab feasts often helped earmark certain celebrations: school graduations, milestone anniversaries, birthdays or simply celebrating SUMMER. Inevitably, after a night of crab merriment, I'd wake up the … [Read more...]
