As I was walking through Barnes and Noble last Friday, I noticed that a book signing was going on. Bobby Bowden, the former football coach of Florida State University, was signing copies of his new book and posing for pictures. I wouldn’t exactly call myself “a football person,” but I went to Florida State for
I can’t wait for the next season of Downton Abbey. It’s not only one of the best shows that I’m currently watching; it’s one of my favorite shows ever. (Season 5, or more accurately, “Series 5” is returning to television in the UK on September 21.) The writing, directing, and acting in Downton Abbey are
Not all of us have the day off on Labor Day. It’s not as festive as Christmas or as colorful as the Fourth of July. But whether or not you plan on celebrating this week’s national holiday, I hope that you have an enjoyable Labor Day weekend! According the U.S. Department of Labor, Labor Day
Sometimes it takes me a few weeks to realize that I’m in a new season of life. I try to live in the present, but my mind is often preoccupied with the last season, replaying its joyful and disappointing scenes, analyzing my major decisions, and trying to identify what I can do differently. Even though
Tony and I had a fun day today in St. Marks, Florida. Our adventures included visiting the wildlife refuge, walking along the coast, and trying the local seafood. Just as we began driving away from the town, we came across this street sign. I’m pretty sure that we’ll never live on Mock Street, but we
I love springtime. Even when I’m having a rough day, I can’t help but feel joy when I look outside my car window and see the colorful flowers blooming. I feel the warm sunlight on my face, and I’m reminded that spring is a time for celebrating beauty, fresh starts, and feeling alive. In honor
St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. Not only is it a day to wear green and celebrate my Irish heritage, but it’s also a day to focus on the lighthearted side of life. Sometimes I take myself too seriously, and I get caught up in the details that don’t really matter. I
I love Irish blessings. Most of the Irish blessings that I’ve heard are both joyful and heartfelt. Because of that, I think that they make some of the nicest readings at weddings. When I came across these Irish Christmas blessings today, I knew that I wanted to share them with you: May you be poor
I’m starting to get excited about Christmas. We went to a winter festival yesterday, and I really enjoyed walking through the trail of lights, colorful decorations, and cheerful music and dancing. We even stopped by an enthusiastic candy-making demonstration. The winter festival put me in a joyful mood, and it made me think about what
The beauty of autumn arrives at a much slower pace here. I usually spend the season feeling like I am in transit between summer and winter: the weather starts to get colder, and the leaves fall gradually, but we don’t get many spectacular bursts of color. Yesterday, I felt as though I woke up to
