By Jane Clifford at February 1, 2012 | 9:10 pm | 1 Comments
ShareEvery year at this time, I think about when my husband and I started dating, fell in love, got married. I’m reminded of it, of course, because that heart-filled holiday this month is the one day (other than our wedding anniversary) to celebrate the relationship we have with our life partner. I ran across a [...]
By Jane Clifford at January 1, 2012 | 4:26 pm | 1 Comments
Share Well, it’s over. The most wonderful time of the year. All that shopping, the traffic at the malls, the wrapping, the cooking and baking, the visiting with family and friends … did I mention the traffic at the malls? Except for that last one, I love all that stuff. Partly, it’s because something magical [...]
By Jane Clifford at December 1, 2011 | 8:40 am | 1 Comments
ShareNo matter what your culture or faith, if you live in this country, your children have the “gimees” this month. It’s an infectious disease, really, fostered by television commercials, stores and, sometimes us parents. I “treated” all four of my kids for it. Every year. I’m not a doctor but I certainly played one in [...]
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:57 am | 2 Comments
ShareOK, we all know that the 15-pound bird isn’t going to be the only turkey at our Thanksgiving table. Maybe it’s your mother, who’s always asking when you are giving her a grandchild; or your father, who’s sure you deserve a promotion at work; or your sister, who never has let go of the childhood [...]
By Jane Clifford at October 1, 2011 | 6:15 pm | 3 Comments
ShareIn two weeks, the museum will open a new exhibition. The focus is trash. It’s not always a pleasant subject. Maybe that’s why we avoid thinking about it. The only time we do is when it’s time to get it to the curb. Well, that has to change. Yes, we know that. It’s been drummed [...]
