Did I Say Too Much, Today?

I am so proud to see people of all ages doing the #als ice bucket challenge. Especially when I saw my mom do it today!  Yeah, sure there are some downers that won't donate because they think it's just about the ice water and 20 seconds in front of a camera. I will tell you after this awesome internet phenomenon, that even if you didn't donate, you probably helped the cause. I thank you. These families with loved ones suffering from this thank you, too.  The few celebs that refused for whatever reason, they helped too. They all raised awareness with their likeness, tweets, blogs, and posts. I'm sure ALS has been googled more times in the past few weeks than it has in the past decade. Thank you, too. This disease is ugly. Two families I personally know, that have gone through some pretty horrid experiences watching their husbands, dads, sons, sisters, brothers, wives slowly (sometimes aggressively) slip away, and it has always baffled me. Watching a normal 30-something ma...

My dear neighbor mom-friend: don't feel bad that you didn't wave at me as I drove down the block. I saw your hands full of groceries. I knew you were trying to carry every last bag so you didn't have to make two trips.  And you know what, don't feel bad that you don't want me to realize your kids are sleeping in the car while you bring the groceries in, as I see the car is still running.  I always wonder who will call the cops when I do it, too. Dear down-the-street- mom-friend: don't feel guilty for not inviting my kids to your kids' birthday parties. It really is ok. We have so many things we can do together without the formality of a party and presents.  Speaking of presents: I really wanted to bake you something for moving to the neighborhood 4 years ago... But I forgot. But please know, the intention was there.  Dear fellow mom: thank you for watching my kids even though I know your plans weren't involving my sweeties. I hope you don't regret gi...

I sell flooring. Not really glamorous. But I like it. I like seeing people get something new and fresh for their home. Even if they are putting a new floor in to sell it, they have a sense of pride when they pick out carpet, tile, or whatever it may be.  I had a customer that came in to buy one small room of flooring for a concrete mudroom. It had some older carpet down that wasn't the most beautiful.  As we got to talking I found out that she is selling to join her husband who is working in a warm, sunshiny state. She is already retired. I told her that I was jealous of her move and the fresh flooring would definitely help her sell faster once she was ready. She also decided to add carpet to the living room and dining room. So I measured up the areas. She followed me back to the store to find a remnant. She called for a reused friend and designer to help her out as well.  After a good couple of hours vested in this sweet customer we had everything picked out, install set...