Life is short. Get the lobster roll. Next week will be six years since my mom passed away. She was a born-and-bred Bostonian who loved lobster rolls almost as much as her beloved Red Sox team. The day before she died, I bought her a lobster roll (a bit tough to find in Central Virginia!)… Continue reading Lobster Roll Memories
Tag: kindness
Beignets for Jessica
The world is heavy right now. So heavy. Every time I turn on the TV or tap into social media, I'm met with shock, sadness, anger, fear, and hate. All justified emotions, especially in light of current events happening between Russia and the people of Ukraine. My heart hurts for those whose lives have literally… Continue reading Beignets for Jessica
Traveling Kindness
This week I am spending time in Los Angeles, California, as my final trip for the R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence I received in 2018. Due to the pandemic, the original trip was postponed, but now that social distancing regulations are lifted, it's time to soar with kindness once again! To prepare for my trip,… Continue reading Traveling Kindness
Kindness Share Fair 2021
"How can you be the good in the world?" I posed this question to the students of Mrs. Cross' and Mrs. Burgess' fourth grade classes during our first kindness lesson in September as we distributed Kindness Journals for them to record their thoughts. The question brought forth a multitude of memories as they shared kind… Continue reading Kindness Share Fair 2021
Socktober 2020
One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to scale back a bit from the daily rush of life and reflect on events of the past year. If you know me well, it is no surprise that my phone is filled with photos, capturing monumental memories as well as minuscule moments… Continue reading Socktober 2020
Lighten the Load
December is a tough month. Whether it's enduring financial hardships from a strained economy or the forced separation from family and friends due to a pandemic, this holiday season is one of the heaviest we've endured as a nation and as a global community. People are hurting. The weight of emotional and physical stress is… Continue reading Lighten the Load
Shingles and Stones
The pain was excruciating. It started as a sharp pain on my right side in the wee hours of the morning. In my half-asleep haze, I tried to convince myself I was simply sleeping wrong, but my mind quickly realized this was not an ordinary ache. It punctured my side like a knife, stabbing relentlessly.… Continue reading Shingles and Stones
Kindness Boomerang – Time and Talent
"As soon as I saw it, I knew it was meant for you!" It was a simple gift, given to me by my forever friend, Lisa, to celebrate the one year anniversary of my book being published: a collection of fabric pieces with dandelions scattered about, in shades of turquoise, teal, and blue. Only problem?… Continue reading Kindness Boomerang – Time and Talent
Signs of Love
Saturday was my mom's birthday. She would have been 66 years old. When I woke that morning, I wondered if I would feel her presence on her special day. After all, this is the third birthday since she's been gone. The grief has slowly abated from the constant turbulence of crashing waves where I could… Continue reading Signs of Love
One Word 2020
Where do you find your inspiration? What guides you in your vision for the upcoming year? How do you keep your focus on your goals from one month to the next? For many years, I made a list of resolutions on the first day of the new year. I wanted to keep my house clean.… Continue reading One Word 2020
