“Let’s make a toast!” My confident ten-year-old stood, then paused. Curiosity and question scrunched his brow. “How do I do that?” He slid back into … Read More ›
Category: Etiquette
The word “Advent” comes from the Latin word “adventus,” which means “a coming, approach, arrival.” When we expect a guest to visit, we ready for … Read More ›
For the past year and a half, two friends and I have been talking endlessly about the role etiquette can play in evangelization. If we … Read More ›
It’s no secret: I far prefer the drama of October’s postseason playoffs, wild-cards, and World Series compared to that other game. I’ll forever choose diamonds … Read More ›
Nan lived with us after we buried my grandfather. Every morning, I’d drag myself down the steps to the kitchen to find her steeped in … Read More ›
If not for Thanksgiving, I would’ve given up on family dinners in November. It wasn’t busy schedules, though basketball season is officially here. It wasn’t … Read More ›
Since moving to our new home, each season has brought its own surprises. In the winter, we collected an abundance of laurel leaves and holly … Read More ›
Ain’t. As the daughter and granddaughter of two grammar greats, I’ve grown up deeply convicted about the incorrectness of the informal contraction, “ain’t.” But what … Read More ›
As communities are coming together and spring is in the air, I anticipate many will be venturing to their local farmer’s and flea markets. I … Read More ›
“Words of the Year” are a trending topic every January. Some designate a Word of the Year to guide or focus goals and intentions for … Read More ›