Monthly Archives: November 2013

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5 Reasons to Stop What You’re Doing and Buy Your Tickets to The 2013 Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden

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I know, I know – you don’t want to think about Christmas yet.  Your pumpkins are still on the front steps and you haven’t figured out who’s making the cranberry sauce next week. I’m with you. Just bear with me here: some things you just have to plan in advance. And so, here are my 5 Reasons to Stop What You’re Doing and Buy Your Tickets to The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden: Continue reading →

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Do what you can, with what you have

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My second grader has been diligently saving his tooth fairy money for 2 years now. He’s accumulated a nice little stash, keeping it securely tucked away in a lock-box on his desk.

Today, I took a moment to explain to him, in simple, accurate detail, exactly what happened in The Philippines last weekend. Continue reading →