by Susan Matley | Dec 1, 2023 | Official Blog
Advent: the fact of an event happening, an invention being made, or a person arriving (Cambridge Dictionary). Eve: the evening or the day before a special day (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, in the interest of being inclusive). Put ‘em together and what have you got?...
by Susan Matley | Nov 24, 2023 | Official Blog
Lily, 9, listen up: according to my semi-accurate tally, today’s blog is number four hundred fifty! Astounding! Ditto!! Thanks! When this benchmark came to my attention I launched into research about this particular number. In reference to anniversaries, one...
by Susan Matley | Nov 17, 2023 | Official Blog
December is nearly here! If you are familiar with this blog you might remember that I invented the seasonal game Advent Bowl, a customized 24-day challenge to get me in the holiday spirit, work in some charitable giving, and relax with some self-care (plus a few...
by Susan Matley | Nov 10, 2023 | Official Blog
If you know me personally, you know that I can be close with a dollar. But every so often the urge hits me to go shopping. Since Lily and 9 arrived I am more willing to honor the impulse. Call it peer pressure. You make it sound like I spend my money...
by Susan Matley | Nov 3, 2023 | Official Blog
If your mailbox is like mine it is starting to fill up with requests for charitable contributions. ‘Tis the season for year-end fundraising, to the tune of tax deductible giving for donors. Huh? Nonprofit organizations, everything from homeless shelters...
