Tag Archives: memories
Gumballs
Where are all the gumball machines? What’s taken their place? Why isn’t anyone talking about this? How can we stand to live in a world without gumball machines? What are we supposed to chew—regular gum? Who’s to blame for this? … Continue reading
The Experience
One of my favorite holiday traditions of the last few years has been forgoing tangible Christmas gifts in favor of purchasing a shared experience. With that in mind. I have been buying my mom, sister and myself a wreathmaking class … Continue reading
Rethink your Gifting Traditions
Rethink your gifting traditions. A lot of people’s finances have been impacted over the past couple of years. Consider a white elephant or Secret Santa exchange to pare down the number of people on your list.
Outside the Box
Let’s think outside the card box and have some fun. Let’s dig back though pictures that show our happiest times- when we were jumping in water, running across lawns, piled together on the sofa and all shouting “cheese!” Let’s throw … Continue reading
Love of a Sibling
My joyful, bright, freckle-faced younger brother was voted “Joe High School” in his yearbook. Less affable, more opinionated, I was voted “Most Likely to be Heard.” But decades later, no noise could stop the addiction Matt developed to prescription OxyContin. … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 