“We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant. Wherever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place…
Essential Beach Packing Tips
Essential Beach Packing Tips | typical beach gear | We have our sights set on enjoying a few more lazy weeks of summer before school starts. If you follow my blog, you’ll know that one of our favorite places to go to is the beach. We feel so fortunate to live on the Connecticut Coastline…
Favorite Things
Happy Friday! Looking back on this week and coming to the definite conclusion that it was a blissfully lazy. Kerry left on Monday for a business trip to Chicago and instructed us all to have fun – but not too much. We spent time at the beach and the kiddos caught (and released) an epic…
Connecting with loved ones who have passed away
I have vivid memories of my early teens. There were many sleepover parties where my girlfriends and I would huddle together late at night with flashlights glowing red under our chins. We’d whisper in the dark and tell chilling ghost stories with the most terrifying endings to scare the bejesus out of one another. Later,…
5 Essential tips on creating a welcoming guest room
We’re deep in the midst of summer. The kiddos are out of school. This really is the ideal time to travel and get reconnected with family and friends. Regardless of where you live, your home may be a popular destination spot because it has the main attraction – you! Hosting family and friends for a…
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