The Practical Stuff (Timelines, Shopping, and Make-Ahead Magic) Let’s talk about the unglamorous part of holiday hosting: the actual logistics. You’ve simplified your traditions. You’ve set boundaries. You’ve committed to taking care of yourself. That’s all great. But at some point, you still have to figure out when to buy the turkey, what you can … Read more
Late-Blooming Artists (It’s Never Too Late) Hi there, and welcome to the final instalment of “The Creative Spirit”! Over the past two days, we’ve talked about writing your memoir and using photography to capture your world. Today, we’re going to tackle the biggest creative myth of all: that you needed to start young to be … Read more
Writing Your Memoir (for family, not necessarily for publication) Hi there, and welcome back! Have you ever sat at a family gathering and heard someone say, “I wish I’d asked Grandma about that before she passed”? Or found yourself thinking, “My grandkids have no idea what life was like when I was young”? Here’s the … Read more
