Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. As far as “holidays” go, it’s fairly low stress and allows you to participate as much or as little as you’d like… sort of the “fun size” vs “full bars” … Read More
As I write this, March is less than 12 hours away from ending and I am absolutely delighted about it. There are several reasons for this, first, April has always been one of my favorite months. My wedding anniversary, … Read More
Years ago, I read about a fascinating study done on firefighters. It had been observed that some of them had (what seemed to be) an almost supernatural ability to predict the path of a fire; allowing for them to intuitively … Read More
Our vet’s office sends wonderful emails every other week or so, with educational information that pet parents need to know. In preparation for the start of summer, they sent one regarding foods that are toxic to pets’ health. If ingestion … Read More
We tend to become pretty intense about turning the page on a new year. We make resolutions, set SMART goals and vow that things will be different this time. While some people are certainly very successful with their efforts, others … Read More
One of the gifts that unite Kerri and I is what the good folks at Clifton Strengths call “Ideation.” We are idea machines. Potential lines of business to pursue, products that should be improved or invented, problems that need to … Read More
I have always envied people who can sleep anywhere. Whether on a plane or just on the sofa, they can fall asleep easily and enjoy good rest. This is not the case for me… I am a fussy sleeper; conditions … Read More
A little after one am on January 4, 2020, our puppy Quinn needed to have one final trip outside before heading to bed. As I settled under the covers, Joe called for help. The intensity of his voice indicated I … Read More
We can all agree this is an unprecedented time. An illness we have little true understanding of has completely changed the way we currently live and interact. People are stressed, fearful and uncertain. While all of those things are true, … Read More
I recently read an article title about the step most people are missing when they use cleaning products. Having spent some time (in a job early in my career) learning how cleaners maximize chemical efficacy, I immediately knew the secret … Read More