The Gift of PIP

When I was in elementary school, they offered a program called P.I.P. (Parents in Partnership). It was for children with special needs that required a different environment than the typical classroom setting. The teachers or administrators or whoever were remarkable in their decision to allow kids from the standard classrooms to go help out in … Continue reading The Gift of PIP

Tony Danza

So I saw on Facebook a post someone shared from some life coach I’ve never heard of. She explored the concept of picking a word for the year. A word that would be the focus, the goal, the summation of what you work for throughout the year. I started thinking about what word I would … Continue reading Tony Danza

Quiet Christmas

Since it is such a quiet Christmas this year, just a couple of photos to say Merry Christmas. Here's to peace on Earth! I love our tree! Christmas at the marina

Celebration of life

No one should have to go to the funeral of a 14-year-old kid. Any aged kid, really. But Saturday that is what we did. Our cousin was celebrated in a beautiful tribute to his short life. We also celebrated the 5 people that this young man saved by donating his organs. Today an 11-year-old, 14-year-old, … Continue reading Celebration of life