In some places in America children gift “May Day” baskets of flowers, to neighbors and friends. …
On Manners: Nostalgia for a Simpler Time
I’ve never been clear on the algorithms or artificial intelligence that Facebook uses to lure us …
The Gift of Gab
There are a few barometers that give me a quick reading on my general sense of …
Trinkets of Yester-Year
So much of contemporary society is about instant gratification and connections via the digital world—while we …
National Ice Cream Day
Since becoming a Life-Cycle Celebrant over a decade ago, my mantra has always been “Celebrate Always …
When a Picture is worth a Thousand Words
As daytime television viewers are aware, the much-loved Today host Kathie Lee Gifford is leaving her …
Is it Time to Re-Brand April Fools’ Day?
As a Life-Cycle Celebrant, I try to take advantage of every opportunity to mark special days—whether …
Celebrating “Seeing Eye Dog Day”
As a Life-Cycle Celebrant for the last decade, my motto has been “Celebrate Always, and in …
Celebrate with Shadow Boxes
As an amateur crafter and devotee of the always useful glue gun, I’ve long been a …
Birthday Memory Book
I’ve always been drawn to the idea of memory books—be they beautiful baby books, tended over …