Tandem For Two Blog

Time to Explore

I have spring fever. I hear birds chirping, my crocuses are just coming up and I have a bad case of wanderlust. I’m itching to road trip and explore. Just to get in the car without an agenda other than to see, eat, and experience so many big and small things that make this country what it is.

Do Something For You

It's been a very long time since I took a painting class, but a friend of mine who is an accomplished artist is teaching an acrylic class later this month in her town. Since I haven't busted out my paints yet here at home like I had planned to, I will be joining her. Take time to do something for yourself this month!

Embracing January Despite the Clouds

January can be a pretty tough month for a lot of people who live in northern climates. The rush and fun and celebratory atmosphere of the holidays is over, the decorations are put away, and an actual grey cloud descends (literally here in Michigan) on us. So what do I do the rest of the month?

What We Can Give This Month

What is it about the holiday season that makes us take stock of what we are thankful for, become more generous, or more giving? Giving of our finances, our time, and our donations always increase this month no matter where we live. What can you plan to do or where can you give your time to impact others this season?

Thankful This Month

Where did fall go? A minute ago it was summer, fall passed in a blur, Halloween took a second, and now we are on the eve of the holiday season. Does life feel that way to you sometimes? Fast seasons and slow moments...Perhaps we can remember in the midst of this season to look around and gather others in.

October is Pretty Wonderful

Even though it feels way too cold way too early, we headed north with some friends to see what colors we could see and what hidden gems we could find along the way. And we definitely found a few!

Gather Together This Fall

I am not letting the Fall season whip by in a blur of activities and wonder how it got to be Thanksgiving already. I am going to gather friends on a Friday night and let them come over to enjoy pizza and not worry after a long week at work that they have to bring something. However the evening is spent, we will have gathered together for a short while and checked in with each other. And we will all go to bed that night full and satisfied and loved. Sounds like a pretty good way to spend a Friday night.

Things I Love this Season

I've been trying to reach out and check in on others more this season. Maybe a text or a note on my hello fall card. A package in the mail or a trinket left on someone's doorstep. Little ways to let others know they are thought of and loved. It's lovely any time of year, but fall is always a season of change, so even better this time of year to remind others you are there with them.

Better In Community

Community is what we were looking for all those years ago when we were fresh out of college and deciding where to live. We didn’t even think of leaving this state, but we moved somewhere where we had no family or friends. Even though it took time, we made our family here and our lives have been richer for it.

Surprising Weekend In Cleveland!

Along the Shores of Lake Erie Residents of Michigan and Ohio are infamous for their rivalry and a lot of Michiganders wouldn't think of vacationing in Ohio, except for a day at Cedar Point. But recently my daughter and I took a weekend to explore Cleveland and as we explored this city on the shores of Lake Erie.

Squeeze the Fun Out of Summer!

I’m not done yet! We've all seen the back-to-school supplies in the stores and have started to get the catalogs and emails, but I’m here to tell you - summer isn’t over until we say it is! We have a whole bunch of days ahead of us and I plan to make sure that we squeeze the fun and the sunlight out of them!

Tourist in Your Own Town

What is the best part of where you live? Do you enjoy it and make time for it? How often do we make time to act like a tourist in our own town and enjoy the scenery, festivities, or culture?

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