by Marilyn Nutter | Nov 16, 2020 | Covid-19, decisions, gratitude, hope, thanks, Thanksgiving, trust
Spectacular fall colors, warm apple desserts, and spiced-aroma candles. What’s not to love? Whether my grandsons and I drink hot cider and eat donuts on my screened porch, or I enjoy my personal time under a warm blanket reading a good book, surrounded by the sights...
by Marilyn Nutter | Nov 2, 2020 | focus in challenges, gratitude
What describes your eyes? Brown, blue, nearsighted, 2020 vision? I’ve been challenged lately trying to find the correct eyeglasses prescription. It seems I need two different prescriptions-one for computer and one for reading. If I grab the wrong pair, not only is...
by Marilyn Nutter | Nov 18, 2019 | gratitude, inconvenience
Years ago, when I lived in the snow belt, I exited my office building met by snowflakes falling at record speed. My co- worker and I laughed as we walked to the parking lot, both expressing surprise. Snow was due at midnight. Our offices were in a windowless basement...
by Marilyn Nutter | Nov 11, 2019 | gratitude, Thanksgiving
Thank you to new subscribers and those who commented during our October National Book Month series. The winner of the drawing was Karen Scalf Bouchard. “What are you thankful for this past year?” Families from youngest to oldest answer that question around a...
by Marilyn Nutter | May 26, 2019 | gratitude, Uncategorized
We often think of it as a three-day weekend, a day off from work, picnics, boating, and the start of the summer season. But it’s something else and so much more: Memorial Day. Today we honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We honor them...
by Marilyn Nutter | Jan 29, 2019 | gratitude, kindness, Uncategorized
During a trip to the beach last week, my friends and I stopped at a chocolate shop. A photo of the famous Lucy and Ethel candy factory episode triggered laughter and the aroma of chocolate beckoned us toward the candy counter. While we were browsing, a kind gentleman...
