Continuing on in my series of life’s “dirty little secrets” file, I’ll share how age (and hopefully, years of acquired wisdom) has impacted my life thus far. Listen up, you youngsters (e.g. anyone under fifty) – this is valuable information I’m passing along here. You may think it doesn’t apply to you, but trust me – it will. Today I’m going to focus on eating. Has it changed over the years? You better believe it. I’ll start this time in…
As I thankfully continue to move through the decades of my life (now in my 50’s, for those of you at home keeping score), I’m amazed at the amount of knowledge and “wisdom” that continues to present itself to me on a day-to-day basis. I’m talking about the kind of know-how and “facts of life” that no one can really explain to you – but is acquired only through personal experience. Call it life’s “dirty little secrets” file – we…
My eldest daughter is currently in the back-half of her senior year of high school. It’s been an interesting four years, trying to pick the right mix of classes that are both challenging and tracking towards what colleges are looking for in prospective future students. Then there is the process of trying to get into a college itself. Now, I went to college (go UMBC Retrievers!), and I don’t want to sound ancient, but back when I applied (this is…
I recently hosted a dinner party at my home. One of the highlights of the evening (for me) was the fact that all of our guests sat around the table and actually talked to one another. Yes – we engaged in conversation. No one was staring at their phones, answering texts, mindlessly checking their email, or watching a screen of any kind. We were actively communicating with each other – talking, laughing, and sharing our thoughts and opinions through direct…