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It’s Always a New Day

“Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough.” Garrison Keillor I think we focus way too much on January 1st, especially as a day to declare our intention to make changes in our lives. How many New Years resoultions have you actually kept? Do you evenContinue reading “It’s Always a New Day”

International Cello Day

This is the day cellists and composers celebrate the memory of world renowned cellist Pablo Casals who was born on this day in 1876. Although I studied the violin in my younger days I have always loved the mellow tones of the cello. Please enjoy this old colorized recording of him playing the Bach BourréeContinue reading “International Cello Day”

Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day

Don’t you love paper snowflakes? This is a great project for all ages. Children love this, but aren’t we all kids at heart? So grab a sheet of white paper and a pair of scissors and make it snow! Remember blunt tipped scissors with adult supervision and help for the littles. For more information visit:Continue reading “Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day”

National Cookie Exchange Day

I love cookie exchanges because you can get as simple or fancy with this as you want.  The basics are that everyone brings a set number of cookies, the recipe and a container to bring their cookies home in.  The cookies are set out on the table and there is sampling, conversation and cookies toContinue reading “National Cookie Exchange Day”

Winter Solstice

In honor of the winter solstice I am bringing back an older post. Please enjoy Fun and Easy Ways to Shine your Light on the Shortest Day of the Year. Have you ever wondered about the difference between an equinox and a solstice? According to the National Weather Service an equinox is one of theContinue reading “Winter Solstice”

Cat Herders Day

If you are a cat person you know they can be stong willed and difficult to manage, especially if you have more than one. Cats often want to do their own thing, especially if others are doing somethig else. But this isn’t really about cats. Herding cats is used to describe working to organize orContinue reading “Cat Herders Day”

A Month of Celebrations

We all know the well known major holidays during this month. However sometimes it seems like we celebrate these out of a sense of obligation. And this month we will celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and New Years Eve here. But we will celebrate every day with some lesser known and even made up holidays. RememberContinue reading “A Month of Celebrations”

November Wrap Up

As we bring this month to a close we take the lessons of Autumn with us. We will learn to embrace change, go with the flow of the seasons and see the beauty all around us no matter the circumstances. Tomorrow we will begin a new month as we prepare for the holdays we willContinue reading “November Wrap Up”