Earlier this week, a co-worker and I were arriving about 20 minutes early for a conference. We’re not from the city, so we wanted to give ourselves plenty of time to arrive. As we entered the parking garage, we slowed down in order to find a parking place. As with many business parking garages, this garage has a lot of reserved parking places, reserved for those who work in the attached building. This is where we had our encounter with modern-day Scrooges and Grinches. Some may call them “Karens,” a […]
Gifts that Give Back , Season of Giving
Buying this Coffee Can Help Those Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
I’m not a musician, but I’m in love with one. I watch Tom Buckovac’s YouTube channel with my fiancé. Tom, also known as “Uncle Larry” is a session guy in Nashville, Tennessee. He created his channel, which was originally called “The Corona Lessons” and has since been renamed “Homeskoolin’” in 2019, during the height of the Covid lockdowns. In a recent video, Tom featured Greg Voros, who is the Repair Shop Manager at Gruhn Guitars in Nashville. Greg shared with Tom’s audience that he is living with Multiple Sclerosis, and […]
Recipes for Gathering
As You Plan Your Holiday Parties, Don’t Forget Your Diabetic Guests
According to diabetes.org, over 37.3 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Therefore, the odds that you will host one or more friends with diabetes at your holiday party are fairly high. I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2016, and over the past six years I’ve been invited to a lot of gatherings and looked around in dismay at the buffet, thinking to myself, “What can I have?” Diabetics literally crave the carbs and sugar that we are not supposed to have. A little sugar makes us crave a little […]
Inspirational
Christmas is Love
“Christmas, my child, is love in action.” – Dale Evans Upon first reading this quote, I immediately thought of family: my (now adult) kids and grandkids. Then, I began remembering Christmases when I was younger – how my mom and grandmother made Christmas feel special, like being wrapped in a warm hug. Then, I reflected on Christ’s love. Then, on one of my favorite Biblical quotes: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting […]
Getting Into the Spirit!
Getting Creative for Christmas
In October of 2020, I decided that if the 2020 year was going to feel like six years, I wanted two of them to feel like Christmas. I was missing my grandkids, who I didn’t see as much due to social distancing. I was feeling isolated, and like a lot of people, I began to feel sad (which is an understatement). To combat this feeling, I threw myself into preparing for Christmas. Getting into the Christmas spirit was harder during 2020, but I put up the tree and started searching […]
Recipes for Gathering
Easy Recipe for Cornbread Dressing with Chicken
After many failed attempts and discarded recipes, I finally have a recipe that my entire family loves. I hope yours does as well! Ingredients for Easy Cornbread Recipe 2 (16 oz) packages of yellow cornbread mix, prepared according to package directions. I use Gladiola Martha White Yellow Cornbread Mix. 1 pound of chicken (boiled and shredded; may be baked, if preferred) 3 tablespoons of butter 1/2 cup of chopped celery 1 clove of minced garlic 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups of chicken stock 2 1/2 cup of ground sage. I […]
Getting Into the Spirit!
Coffee & Gingerbread Cookies?! Yes, please!
Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored. I’m just a coffee and snacks enthusiast, sharing what makes me happy. Sometimes, it’s hard to get myself into the Christmas spirit, even in December. As a mom and grandmother, I catch myself stressing over purchasing the perfect gifts. As a teacher, my mornings are often hectic. This morning, I allowed myself to slow down and enjoy a gingerbread breakfast cookie with my coffee, and it had a huge difference in my mood! If you’re not a fan of gingerbread, Belvita also makes a […]
Inspirational
Keeping Christmas in our Hearts
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach.” Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol What do we mean by “Keeping Christmas”? If you’re visiting this page, perhaps you have come to the realization that I have: I will be a much happier person, a much better friend, daughter, parent, grandparent, employee, etc. if I were […]
