Forever Intertwined

My first friends were my cousins and siblings. After eating early family dinners, we spent many Sunday evenings sprawled across our grandparents’ bed. We lay sated, entranced by the television, our limbs crossing limbs, our heads lying on each other’s thighs and stomachs, like we were playing a great game of Twister. We were not prepared to be separated by life, loss and time. Despite our journeys away from each other, our bond could only be stretched, never truly broken. During the pandemic, we connected online. Now, in middle age, we came back together for a joyful Sunday brunch. — Tonya Coats

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Tough

We’re often told it’s hard to succeed while showing “weakness.” What does the word “tough” mean to you now, in that context? I called my book Tough because I had to change what that word meant to me. Most men live their lives trying to settle scores. You’re going to show anyone who ever doubted you — success is the best revenge! When I watched The Last Dance documentary about Michael Jordan — he took everything personally. It was a revenge movie. That’s how you win, but I ended up damaged and hurt with that mentality. Then I read a quote that blew me away. It said that intelligent decision-making sometimes requires us to forget what we’ve lost and reevaluate the situation as it exists today. And I went, wait a minute. I’ve got to let this stuff go. Being tough isn’t about showing people up. Being tough is about examining yourself to the degree that it hurts. You’re doing surgery on yourself, reevaluating your life and decisions. It’s painful, but that’s what tough is. – Terry Crews

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Conversation-Starters: Culture

Above all, the one thing that never fails to get people talking is a shared love of the latest TV show, movie, or book. If you’re stuck in an awkward silence, ask your family or friends about the best shows they’ve recently binge-watched or the latest book they couldn’t put down. You’ll even have something to watch and read once the holiday break comes around.

  • What show are you most excited about right now?
  • Where were you when [insert topical event] happened?
  • How did you celebrate last year?
  • What holiday movie are you looking forward to seeing?
  • What are you most thankful for?
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Make Your Guests Feel at Home 

 Store Personal Belongings Safely…Nobody wants to casually throw their belongings in a corner of your home or have to dig through a pile of coats and bags when they’re trying to leave. Creating a designated space to safely store your guests’ belongings, whether it’s an unused closet or the guest room, will give everyone peace of mind. Take it a step further by preparing paper tags with your guests’ names. These can then be attached to their belongings to ensure no one leaves with the wrong coat or bag.

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Precious Life

When you love what you’re doing, honestly, you can get better.

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