by pattyptakkogutek | Dec 10, 2018 | inspiration
With this nostalgic time of the year, childhood memories of Christmases long, long ago come to mind. Putting up the traditional tree drags up dubious memories. Have you ever had a mother instruct you on “exactly” how to put old-fashioned tinsel on the Christmas...
by pattyptakkogutek | Dec 3, 2018 | inspiration
As this wonderful season begins to unfold, I bring you a spiritual reminder. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present! Just a four short weeks from now we will be taking down the tree, packing up the...
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 25, 2018 | inspiration
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving devoted to sales, brings out the crazy drive to “get the best deal”. Saving money and securing the best price, often comes with strings – beating out your neighbor, getting up at dawn and grabbing at a limited supply. Granted...
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 18, 2018 | inspiration
Thanksgiving is the quiet holiday. It sneaks up on us after Halloween as we are distracted by the Christmas decorations. It’s a day set aside without the fanfare of lights, gifts, parties and other distractions. This holiday is totally devoted to one of the most...
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 13, 2018 | inspiration
What, besides wine, gets better and more valuable with age? In an article by Jess Catcher the author lists 11 other interesting things that get better with age: whiskey, jeans, cheddar cheese, cast iron skillets, beef, balsamic vinegar, fine leather, pickles, flannel...
