For book lovers, there is nothing like The Hybrid Reading List. During my idle time between meetings, lunch hour, or anytime that I need a mental break, I read. Books have enriched my life intellectually, emotionally, and culturally. They have broadened my horizons, enhanced my skills, and given me joy and inspiration. Here is a […]
St. Patrick’s Day is this Friday, March 17, 2023. St. Patrick’s Day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Many of you wear green on St. Patrick’s Day and cook corned beef and cabbage, which I’ve done for many years as […]
Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. In honor of Dr. Seuss, March is designated as National Reading Month. This is a month to motivate all Americans of all ages to read every day. So, who is this author that we honor? Here are 8 […]
To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.” -Dr. Seuss Lately, every time I mention to a stranger the ages of my grandchildren (5 years – 5 months) and how much I love them and their ages, they have all been saying – oh , just […]
Many of us have grandchildren that live a long distance away from us, and we’re always looking for ways to keep in contact and make memories with them. Today’s technology makes it easier to connect and communicate with our loved ones. I personally love to use FaceTime for video chatting with my grandchildren. You can […]
“Something magical happens when parents turn into grandparents” We all remember the day, that we were told we would become grandparents. It’s the best feeling in the world, right? As grandparents, we have more patience, can laugh more, we realize that dishes can wait, laundry can wait to be folded, etc. when our grandchildren want […]
It’s that favorite time of year for kids AND their moms. There’s nothing more exciting than getting that list of supplies from the school and heading off to the store to get new pencils, notebooks, backpacks, and a special pencil box. After all, this is the first “regular” school year since the pandemic started and […]
The More That You Read, The More Things You Will Know. The More That You Learn, The More Places You’ll Go. ~Dr. Seuss It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was planning summer books to keep my kids entertained and not lose what they learned during the school year for summertime. However, it is […]