Thanksgiving weekend at the Voland house is typically full of activity – and I’m not talking about the kind that results from Black Friday shopping. We stay far away from that madness. No, the activity I’m talking about involves a lot of yard work and home updates. Naturally, the kids don’t like it. First, the … Continue reading Worth the Effort
How to Make Someone’s Day
Thursday morning I received an email from someone that changed my entire day. It was unexpected. It was unsolicited. But it was amazing. I’ll just share the first line. “You may not know that you are appreciated or that your message resonates with others; but it does.” You know those days where nothing you do … Continue reading How to Make Someone’s Day
Give Thanks. No, Really Give It!
Tis the season to be thankful, right? By now you've probably read a number of Facebook posts or newspaper articles about the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday; so I won’t bore you with those details. Suffice it to say that the fourth Thursday in November has become the traditional day of the year to express … Continue reading Give Thanks. No, Really Give It!
