Capture the Quiet Early in Conversation

Race, race, race! End-of-year schedules demand so much of us. We can’t jump off the treadmill for one moment.  The frenzy happens because we’re so responsible. We’re good people, doing our best. We want to “do it right”. We engage so much with the world, not wanting to “let anyone down.”[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left … Read more

Uncomplicated Thanksgiving Conversation

Joyous and difficult, two opposing adjectives concurrently describe Thanksgiving emotions. The recent negative, political discourse leads us further astray from feeling acquainted with what’s “good”. Despite our bi-polarized feelings, it’s still possible to “bring thanks into the light”[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” … Read more

Beyond Groundhogs! What to Talk about in February?

Groundhog Day and me don’t get along. This holiday was just “observed” on Feb. 2nd. For the full 4th grade year, Lisa Figuro called me a “groundhog” almost everyday. It was my first experience with bullying. I’m done talking about it! Further, at A Table In Time, we like winter and many states benefit from … Read more

It’s Official! Holidays to Talk About!

Although the New Year has passed, there are still other noteworthy days and, therefore, reasons to celebrate and converse in 2016: specifically, nine Federal holidays, “Official” rest days in the United States. Please note that these “official” dates don’t include personal, religious or foreign holidays, tripling our hospitality opportunities this year! An “official” holiday offers … Read more