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 →
Last weekend I flew from Chicago to Washington, DC, for a 36-hour visit with family. Some might find quick trips like this one to be stressful, but it felt restorative for me. I spent time with my mom and younger siblings, and I returned to a place that still feels like home. Although my family... 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 →
Any time of year is a perfect time of year to savor friendships, but the holiday season offers a wealth of opportunities to create memories together with friends. Recognizing that schedules can be challenging to coordinate as the holidays approach, this week we share a variety of ideas for honoring friendships this season. 1.... 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 →
While November signals the start of the holiday season for most people, here at Language of Friendship, we tend to think of November as birthday season. Sara shared last year that our LOF editorial team, and even her dog Winnie, all have birthdays within the same week! And despite how busy life gets, birthdays provide... 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 →
When Sara and I launched this blog in early 2021, pandemic-disrupted friendships and everyday connections fueled our desire to write about the importance of friendship. Nearly three years later, life has mostly returned to ‘normal.’ While normal enables us to gather in person and hop on airplanes to celebrate milestones, normal can also be very... 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 →
There are no words to capture the many emotions we've all been experiencing since learning about the savage attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas last weekend. But in processing this, I am acutely aware of the importance of supporting each other as we collectively experience this unfolding crisis with thousands of innocent lives lost throughout... Continue Reading →
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