Tag Archives: memories
Reconnecting
While 2020 was certainly challenge for a myriad of reasons, one bright spot was reconnecting with a childhood friend. I got so emotional when she reached out, because I instantly recalled the joy of our friendship had brought me as a … Continue reading
Notable moments
Much of rap music is about struggle, did you have a rough childhood. I did have a rough childhood. I come from a real strong family—a lot of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents—we had dinner, we had school clothes. We … Continue reading
Pace of Life
Yes, fresh, young ideas are great. But so are thoughtfully aged ideas. Maybe they’re ideas that someone has been working on, slowly and carefully, for years, even decades. When we want only the shiny new baubles, we miss out on … Continue reading
Do you remember…Large front porches
Perhaps you were lucky enough to grow up in a house with a big front porch and a smaller back one. One reason that builders and architects designed every house that way 100 years ago was that it helped to … Continue reading
Balance
I’ve had time to hone family recipes, like my grandmother cheesy potato casserole which I plan to serve at the restaurant when we open. The other day she came by and tasted it. She didn’t say, “This is great.” She … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 