Exploring one of life's most valuable gifts
Julia's post last week about navigating transitions got me thinking about how we are on the threshold of fall. Before summer ends, I decided to take a look back on the season to make sure I've squeezed in everything I'd hoped to do before the days start getting shorter and darker again. Summer's lease hath... Continue Reading →
The movie The Drama received a ton of attention earlier this year when it was first released, but I finally saw it recently after it appeared on home streaming services. I was riveted by the conflict that formed the basis for the plot, which revolves around a young couple's romance, engagement and pending wedding. Without... Continue Reading →
I was first introduced to Ed Sheeran’s music more than a decade ago and immediately became a fan. The lyrics for many of his songs tell stories; some sad, others uplifting. Supermarket Flowers, written about his late grandmother’s illness and passing, was released a year after my dad died in 2016 and I appreciated how... Continue Reading →
Every time I log into my Netflix account, a bunch of recommendations pop up for shows and movies that the company's algorithm tells me I would like. I usually don't pay much attention, because I am almost always already equipped with a running list of recommendations from my friends and family. Call me old school,... Continue Reading →
Summer reading season is here, and my shelves are piled high with books that I'm hoping to enjoy this season. If you are looking to expand your summer reading list, we've complied a list of novels related to our theme of friendship. We have specifically chosen titles that are not fresh-off-the-presses, so that you'll have... Continue Reading →
Summer in the Midwest is something we look forward to most of the year, but the season can feel fleeting. After a busy month of May, I hope to find some time this holiday weekend to pause and set some intentions for the season ahead. Despite long days, summer can pass by quickly. Without some... Continue Reading →
This April marks 25 years since the month was designated Jazz Appreciation Month by the Smithsonian National Museum for American History as a time to celebrate and recognize the unique history and culture of the jazz movement. The goal is to serve as a tribute to this uniquely American art form and to encourage people... Continue Reading →
Earlier this month, I lost my beautiful friend Tracy to melanoma. Tracy and I met in the late 1990s through a mutual friend, and over the years, we shared the ups and downs of professional life, family dynamics, and travel adventures. Tracy was a person whose life radiated outward, continually widening her circle and bringing... Continue Reading →
If you were a teenager in the 1980s, chances are you were crushing on at least one of the members of the "Brat Pack," that intriguing group of actors that kept showing up in the hottest movies of that time: The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles and St. Elmo's Fire. Those movies are... Continue Reading →
With St. Patrick's Day coming up this week, you don't have to be Irish to get out and enjoy good times with friends. Many towns have parades and celebrations in honor of their citizens with Irish heritage this weekend. Pubs and restaurants often offer specials. World events may feel a bit grim lately, so taking... Continue Reading →
Language of Friendship 