It’s easy to have our years run together. Heck, I can’t remember one year to the next who won the Super Bowl or Stanley Cup. Yet, it’s these little details that add joy and appreciation to our lives. Last year, I decided to write down everything about Christmas 2018 that meant so much to me....
Faith, Life, Memories, Traditions Christmas Greeting 2019 December 11, 2019
It’s easy to have our years run together. Heck, I can’t remember one year to the next who won the Super Bowl or Stanley Cup. Yet, it’s these little details that add joy and appreciation to our lives. Last year, I decided to write down everything about Christmas 2018 that meant so much to me....
Summer of 2019 September 5, 2019 in Chautauqua Institute, Dogs, Faith, Memories, poodle, Summer, Traditions, Travel
Summer of 2019. The weather was gorgeous! It started out with a beautiful high school graduation in Pasadena for our niece Lauren. We are so glad we made the trip. What a difference it makes to be there. It’s so enjoyable to swim outside,...
Yes, It’s A Big Deal May 23, 2019 in Memories, Traditions
I’m just a big old softie. Graduation is a big deal, no matter where you graduate from. I had no reason to attend the Nardin Academy graduation except to experience again the beautiful tradition and to witness something just so precious. Congratulations young ladies....
Save the Cookie Exchange Party From Extinction December 11, 2018 in Entertain, Memories, Traditions
I must admit, when I received an invitation to a Cookie Exchange Party, I let out a loud moan. First of all, who wants to make 3 dozen cookies and exchange for cookies you may not even like. Who could possible be free on...
KENTUCKY DERBY 2018 May 16, 2018 in Traditions
Traditions are important to all of us because they help bond us together. Look at the Kentucky Derby showcasing the beauty of Kentucky, the big hats on the ladies, the mint juleps, and the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home”. There’s the garland of...
Hello Again Olean September 25, 2017 in Faith, Fall, Family, Traditions
It seems more and more that grandparents play essential roles in the lives of their grandchildren. Kids need the stability, calmness and a place to escape from the pressures of the busyness of this world. Even in the 1960’s and 1970’s when...
MacKenzie Childs Barn Sale July 26, 2017 in Faith, Family, Shopping, Traditions
On a 85 degree, no clouds, no shade kinda day in the thick of the summer, with 15,000 of your closest friends, there’s nowhere you’d rather be than the MacKenzie Childs’ Barn Sale. Holy Checkers! For Buffalo people, this is Aurora, NY on Cayuga...
Family Reunion Time July 11, 2017 in Entertain, Faith, Family, Sincerely, Trish Podcast, Traditions
If your family is fortunate enough to have an annual family picnic or reunion, it’s easy to roll your eyes and think of other things you would rather do. It’s probably that little voice inside you that says…no one cares about me, i’m not...
Happy New Year 2017 January 3, 2017 in Faith, Family, Traditions, Uncategorized
Before we get into our new resolutions or goals, it’s important to reflect on the 2016 and give ourselves some credit for things that went well. I pushed myself to entertain more, travel more and celebrate important dates in our lives. I started out...
