On girls’ weekends, taking tea and soaking up the good things in life. I love reading references to the Boston Tea Party of 1773 as one of, if not the pivotal event that paved the way for the American Revolution. For a group to storm a ship in Boston Harbor and throw tea overboard as … Continue reading »
Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. ~ Edith Sitwell ~ Why Monday Muse? We have a massive magnetic chalkboard (see that affliction here) wall in our kitchen that serves as … Continue reading »
For man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together. For nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad. ~ Edwin Way Teale ~ Why Monday Muse? We have a massive magnetic chalkboard (see that affliction here) wall in our kitchen that serves as a weather/meteorology station as well as, more importantly, … Continue reading »
By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer. ~ Helen Hunt Jackson (1831 – 1885) ~ Why Monday Muse? We have a massive magnetic chalkboard (see that affliction here) wall in our kitchen that serves as a weather/meteorology station as well as, more importantly, … Continue reading »
After my diatribe, I’ve got a great giveaway of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day products! There was a great letter in today’s paper from Tx Trumbo in Fayetteville that had one of the more positive spins I’ve seen on the editorial page. So many people say they don’t read the paper because they “don’t want to … Continue reading »
“So shines a good deed in a weary world.” ~ Willy Wonka Why Monday Muse? We have a massive magnetic chalkboard (see that affliction here) wall in our kitchen that serves as a weather/meteorology station as well as, more importantly, home to a weekly quote. Others seem to enjoy them when they visit, so I’m … Continue reading »
Dear all, My, but we obsess. Not to be Pollyanna, but we are unduly harsh, critical and snappy to one another, aren’t we? To those we love most, we offer the least of ourselves. To those we toil with daily, we offer our best. That is to say that our colleagues and customers get our … Continue reading »
>I’ve finally discovered my cause in the world: I’m an enabler. More importantly, I embrace this calling, but perhaps not in the traditional sense of the word. Some background: there are millions of adept, well-educated and incredibly intelligent people out there who understand metaphysics and statistics and how best to address international trade policy. Moreover, … Continue reading »
