5 tips for instilling gratitude

5 tips for instilling gratitude “What do you say?” I prompt my two little boys regularly. “Thank you,” they quickly respond. They know the drill: when someone gives you something or does something to help you, you say thank you. While I’m happy that my boys express...

Christmas lights and Christmas memories

Christmas lights and Christmas memories I love traditions and I love holidays. Holidays break up the routine of everyday life. They give something to look forward to and something to plan for. Traditions provide a familiarity and instantly bring a feeling of the...

Christmas in the islands

Christmas in the islands Twas the week before Christmas that our adventure began as we stood in line to board a red and white cargo ship, the Olovaha. It seemed as though the vessel had been overbooked from the number of people on deck, sticking their heads out of...