Finally! Winter Break/Christmas Vacation/Two Weeks off are upon us. Why is it when the kids are out of school, it becomes a period of rest for everyone in the family? Daughters and goddaughtersThe girls who have my heart. This year, Edd took time off from work as … [Read more...]
You’re Going Again? 5 Reasons Our Vacation Dollars Go To Disney
It’s true. We’re on a Disney vacation. Again. If you’ve known our family for any length of time, this isn’t big news for you. When we have a chunk of time and a budget that allows for a holiday, there’s a 98% chance we’ll be at a Disney Resort. Disney Parks aren’t … [Read more...]
Stroke, Snow, and Sabbath
I was 24 when it happened. One morning I went to work feeling a little dizzy and by late afternoon I couldn’t sign my name for the FedEx guy. Stroke was the absolute last thing on my mind. Isn’t it a rule that you have to be over 70 to suffer a stroke? The answer, especially when … [Read more...]
Going Away…This Time, “Aware”
Our family is going on a mini-vaction this weekend. I'm so excited to go to... Well, I can't tell you right now. It's a surprise. Only my husband and I know where we're going. And 13 of my closest friends. (Please don't tell Edd. He's begged me to keep this a secret.) Big deal. … [Read more...]
Helping the Homeless in Washington DC – Week 42
What I Did: Fannie Mae’s Help The Homeless Walks provides a fundraising model for community non-profits working to end homelessness. For 25 years they’ve helped in the Washington DC area and have now expanded to Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, and LA. Churches, … [Read more...]