2016: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

by Nina Vallone, posted in 30 days of gratitude, intentional living, living better, Teenagers

Another year gone by. The passing of time always confounds me. Every year I ask myself the most obvious questions like how can I have two teenagers, how can I be 47, have we really had our dog eight years and where does the time go? Or the one that usually blows me away when … Continue reading 2016: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Wait for it: Counting down the hours to seeing Hamilton

by Nina Vallone, posted in college kids, Fun things, gratitude, Parenting Teens, Teenagers

My name is Nina and I love all things Hamilton, an American Musical. I have alienated my children and even some co-workers by playing the cast album ad nauseam. I am proud to have developed a condition called "Hamilaria", a condition defined as "an urge to sing lyrics from the hit musical when prompted by cue … Continue reading Wait for it: Counting down the hours to seeing Hamilton

Gratitude: What I’ve Learned

by Nina Vallone, posted in 30 days of gratitude, gratitude, living better, mindful living

It's the last day of #30DaysofGratitude. 30 days of sharing my own thoughts and musings about what I am grateful for and 30 days of sharing other people's moments of grace and gratefulness. It's been an amazing ride this year and I have learned so very much. I know without a doubt that practicing gratitude … Continue reading Gratitude: What I’ve Learned