Becoming a grandparent can be a very exciting and fulfilling experience. Many grandparents describe it as a joyful and meaningful new stage in their lives. They often enjoy the opportunity to spend time with their grandchildren and be a positive influence in their lives. One of the most rewarding aspects of being a grandparent is […]
The weather today was dismal, which dampened not only our clothes but also our plans. We had matinee tickets for a play at the National Theater at Southbank. Southbank is an area that borders the Thames and is a favorite place to walk. But not today. The forceful blasts of wind snapped my umbrella. It […]
My good friend Pascale lives in London. Her friend Isabel who lives in Paris was visiting her. We’d arranged to meet for lunch at Senor Ceviche, a Peruvian restaurant. I had loads of time, so after exiting the tube station I wandered around somewhat aimlessly. Out of nostalgia I did a quick walk-through of Marks […]
Shockingly, the sun was out this morning and there wasn’t a drop of rain all day. That was a good thing, because I was scheduled to go on a walking tour of street art in London’s East End. I’m mad about street art and always try to check out the local scene. I met up […]
Surprise, surprise, it was raining in London. The skies went from slate gray to pale gray to steel gray. So, it was time to head to a museum. My favorite one in London is the Victoria & Albert, a museum of design. When I lived here, I visited it frequently and knew the collection well. […]
Photo by @benhershey Navigating the complexities of relationship dynamics is a tricky task, especially when it comes to understanding and recognizing differences in boundaries with others. It can be difficult to understand why certain people may need more or less space than us, and setting up the right framework for successful communication is key. Establishing […]
Image Source Insurance is a big contributor to the security and safety of the business. Not only does it protect the business but in many ways, it can help protect employees too. Looking after your business and the employees you have in your workforce is critical to helping maintain productivity and happiness. Without insurance, it […]
Getting through Heathrow felt like a forced march. It took a full hour to get from the gate to the Heathrow Express train—and that doesn’t include getting through passport control. We did finally make it and in fifteen minutes were at Paddington Station, directly adjacent to our hotel. Our room, of course, wasn’t ready. Sue […]
(792 words)Our daughters’ reactions to my provocation were so visceral, so instantaneous, and so homicidal I remember being glad the girls don’t pack heat.We’d just finished watching some pleasant-looking young lady, a talent show contestant, belt […]
Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way. ― Ray Bradbury “I Can’t Write.” Yes, you can. If you can talk, you can write. If you can express yourself in any other medium, you can write. If you can type, operate a pen or a pencil, or string together words and […]
