Lairdisms

Lairdisms

Lairdisms I admit after more than thirteen years with my husband Laird I have heard most of his “isms”. You know the jokes, child hood stories, lessons learned, and some of his life mantra’s or as I call them “Lairdisms”.  I think a lot of the reason my relationship...
Power Down

Power Down

Power Down Giant companies are even getting the benefits of unplugging.  I was recently at a women’s expo in Knoxville, Tennessee and some of the women there were discussing how the company they work for started implementing a “no e mail Friday” policy.  Brilliant. ...
Family Day

Family Day

Family Day Do you ever notice how your body wants to naturally rest on Sundays (yes, I know football has started all you couch jockeys)?  I do believe that we all need a Sunday as individuals, but also if you do have a family, as a family unit.  We all run around...
Charity – An everyday part of life.

Charity – An everyday part of life.

Charity – An everyday part of life. Doing what is called charity should simply be considered a part of living.  This past week my family and I have had several great opportunities to be a part of living.  I took my girls to an event that I was invited to by my...
Tiny Bubbles

Tiny Bubbles

Tiny Bubbles Since we live on an island six months of the year I figured it was a good idea to attempt a little “culture” for my girls on a quick stop to NYC.  Reece my six year old had just done a song from WICKED in a dance class so WICKED was the show of choice. ...
Where is the love?

Where is the love?

Where is the love? I try really hard not to watch too much TV, but whether it’s a sleepless night or  time I need to clock in on a spin bike I can’t help but get sucked in.  After checking emails I will make a feeble attempt to see what’s going on in the world of...