If we observed ourselves often, we’d probably laugh about our obsessions, quirks and failed attempts at conversation. As someone who admires a quick laugh and feels almost relieved by an impromptu giggle, December is a time for adding extra humor into our lives! As everyone knows, laughter provides a release from stress and sorrow. How … Read more
Dear Friends, Although Thanksgiving was full of gratitude and fun, December’s panic arrived early this week. I became cranky about my “to do” list. Worst of all, conversations stopped at our house as I holed up in my basement determined to master the schedule. Apprehension about the upcoming holidays is about more than timelines. Many of … Read more
The initial reaction to my proposal was quiet. Dead silence. Then one board member jumped in, asked a few questions and signed the agreement. With some apprehension I wondered whether the board’s reticence equaled resistance. Was this organization a good fit for my services? Gulp. With an attendance goal of fifty guests, we hoped to … Read more
In some ways I think our dogs, Louis and Toulouse, enjoy Quinn gatherings more than we do and even perhaps more than our guests! They wander among everyone, sniffing and eying appetizers, thrilled to be underfoot. They sit inconveniently among us and sometimes attempt to climb onto the couch. They lie right in the middle … Read more