Exploring one of life's most valuable gifts
The first half of December usually feels pretty busy in preparation of the holidays. As the year winds to a close, however, everything seems to slow down. What better time to enjoy a movie with friends? There are so many great films that are either centered around holiday time, or that take place with a... Continue Reading →
Ever since I read Marie Kondo's book The Life-Changing Art of Tidying Up a few years ago, I have tried to be more mindful about minimizing extra stuff and unnecessary purchases. It is very easy to become convinced in today's consumer-oriented culture about all of the "newest" and "best" things that we "need. " Even... Continue Reading →
The mood of the world feels heavy this year as Thanksgiving approaches, with wars raging abroad and divisive protests happening at home. The holiday itself may even feel controversial these days, as we consider more deeply the plight of Native Americans who populated U.S. lands before we were born. With these thoughts swirling through my... Continue Reading →
My husband and I embarked on a home improvement project a few years ago that was big enough to require the services of an architect. We began by collecting some recommendations from local friends who had been through projects of their own. One name that made its way to the top of our list was... Continue Reading →
As beautiful as fall is in New England, and it is stunning, I sometimes feel a pang of sadness as the temperatures begin to cool. I know I'll miss some of the little things about the warm weather in the coming months, like leaving the house without a jacket, swimming outside and wearing sandals. Recent... Continue Reading →
You've probably noticed the symbolic pink ribbons on social media lately, a sure sign that Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here and getting attention. The more support and attention paid to breast cancer, the better. Statistics show that 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetimes.... Continue Reading →
Although reading is inherently a solitary activity, books can provide a strong foundation for conversation and connection with others. In one of LOF's earliest posts, I wrote about my own experience with a local book group. I also enjoyed facilitating a book group with a few other parents for my son and some of his... Continue Reading →
If you've ever seen the opening sequence of the movie Zero Dark Thirty, then you've heard my college friend Melissa Doi's beautiful voice. I still haven't seen the movie, but I remember well the first time I heard the recording used in that movie of Melissa's actual 9-1-1 call to emergency services from the 83rd... Continue Reading →
Years ago, I quit my job in New York City and was in the process of moving out of my apartment for a new adventure in Boston when I decided to drop everything and fly out to Los Angeles for my dear friend Steph's wedding. I had no budget for this, so fortunately I found... Continue Reading →
My favorite two board games when I was a kid were Battleship and Clue. I’d play either one with anyone who was willing to join me. Both games encouraged not only logical reasoning skills, but they also involved imagination and conversation among players. As a parent, I taught my kids to play Battleship and Clue.... Continue Reading →
Language of Friendship 