Best Tuesday Ever
The fact that it's Giving Tuesday is reason enough to celebrate. But this year, Giving Tuesday falls on my birthday: December 1. It's the best Tuesday ever! Following Black Friday…
Snazzy pups on the catwalk!
Judging a Canine Costume Contest
Granny of Little Red Riding Hood. Waldo. Superman. An Ewok. Yes, it was Halloween. But there weren't kids in these costumes... or even adults. It was a Doggie Halloween Party and Costume Contest!…
Pi Day of the Century
Perhaps you've heard of it: Pi Day. The day when math enthusiasts across the country celebrate March 14, or the first 3 digits of Pi. This year marks a significant…
Cheesy. In More Ways Than One.
The mention of a holiday cheese ball can evoke a chuckle from most people. It is reminiscent of something kind of tacky, perhaps in the category of a fruitcake or…
Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
GivingTuesday: Are You Ready?
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. Never heard of it? It's a global effort to celebrate generosity, particularly following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It's a special call to action to create a…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
We're in the midst of our first arctic winter blast and my neighbors already have up their Christmas lights but that's not what makes this the most wonderful time of…
Wonder and Joy
Today I had the ultimate pleasure of helping out at a food drive hosted by a local television station. The ABC11 "Heart of Carolina" campaign has been held for over…
Jingle All The Way
Jingle All The Way
For about 10 months out of the year, I can't even bear to think of the holiday season. The long list of things to do, the frantic shopping, the pressure…
A Boatload of Gratitude on Thanksgiving Day
A Big Day of Thanks
It's Thanksgiving Day and I was delighted to find this fun and engaging craft in the most recent issue of Family Fun Magazine: a "Boatload of Gratitude!" Making this creative…
Heroic Efforts and Noble Causes
Coming down to the final week of "Be Thankful" month, I've been fortunate enough to stumble upon some extraordinary efforts to create change in our communities and support some of…