Someone recently said- "Oh its a HATSOFF year" and the answer is...YES! I took that cue to move the HATSOFF date/event on the right of the blog to the top! Saturday, September 15, 2018 will be here soon and you don't want to miss it! This incredible fundraiser, important fundraiser for the "so much more than a museum" "Works" is important to support. It does sell out, details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/248275835776797/
I could go on an on about this event, and have in years past, search the blog if curious. I'm excited about my small volunteer role - I'm partnering with the talented Amanda Love, artist, friend, neighbor and decorating one of the designer tables. Also partnering on an auction item....more on this at a later date! I do hope to see you at the event and that you'll buy your tickets soon.
So what is the theme....the Celestial Ball! Perfect theme to celebrate the opening of the Sci-Dome! The sky is the limit on the creative fun and good that will happen on September 15, 2018! Thanks to all those who have and will continue to put in so much work to make HATSOFF! Out of this World! Chairs- Andrew and Jill Guancile, you are wonderful- enjoy this time as all the planning morphs into something out of site!
Life on Newark-Granville Road loves a good date night and September 15th is going to be a special one! And while we're on it- go visit the Works- there is always something new and learn there! I need to get to the new art gallery show and experience the Sci-Dome!! https://attheworks.org
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Vacation....all I ever wanted!
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| Cousin Show Continues- Poetry Slam this year! |
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| BBQ in NC on way home |
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| Beach love! |
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| Beach Bellini- 50 fun continues! |
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| Cheers!! Sister time! |
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| Missing Clare but loving sand, sun and sea. |
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| Nana and 2018 beach kids! |
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| Cocktail and coffee time! |
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| Climb every lighthouse! |
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Fifty is Fabulous and the celebrating was very Nifty!
I'll get this started but will come back and edit to add the "why, what, where and even how". Posting a few photos for the record book (and yes this is one of my record books. I'll do blog to print and have a way to reflect on the fun of the year through words and blog!) What a week of turning 50, yes the big 5-0! Amazing cards and sentiments accompany birthdays and I will share in this blog, here is one Joe received and I adore:
God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well. Voltaire
I have celebrated well this week and am so grateful to all the help in doing so! The Facebook posts, the signs in the front yard, the honks as a result of the signs, the time many took to gather with me, host get-togethers and the very intentional, thoughtful gifts. It has been quite a week of love and living well in my life on Newark-Granville Road. Thank you all for sharing this special time with me.
It started with brunch last Sunday 7-1-18 on the Granville Inn Porch with four friends that commit to gathering to connect, catch-up, share and celebrate! Lucky me- cheers indeed!
At this table I received another quote as part of a gift:
Wherever we are, it is our Friendships that make our World.
Henry Drummond
I tear up as I type and write and reflect on my week of turning fifty, my friends are the ones that are fabulous.
The good news for me, celebrating is more than a week. It started with our 50 Derby gathering, continued to the coast of Georgia and goes beyond this week....so much to look forward to in these next few months, well really the next 50. After all, it was a wonderful woman turning 100 in September and planning her celebration that inspired how I spent this week!
7-10-18 Update: Look at what I walked into at work yesterday. Celebrating my 50th office style- woo hoo! This was made all the better with group lunch. Denison is special and not just for students and alumni. Being a member of the staff and IA Team is pretty cool. Big thank you to all that made this happen and shared sentiments.
I could go on and on and more is on the horizon! I won't post them all despite each opportunity to connect and catch-up, toast and be delighted by post, text, gift, card and call is very meaningful. I feel as if I've been launched into this next decade with so much love. Life on Newark-Granville Road Birthday Blog, signing off.
God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well. Voltaire
I have celebrated well this week and am so grateful to all the help in doing so! The Facebook posts, the signs in the front yard, the honks as a result of the signs, the time many took to gather with me, host get-togethers and the very intentional, thoughtful gifts. It has been quite a week of love and living well in my life on Newark-Granville Road. Thank you all for sharing this special time with me.
At this table I received another quote as part of a gift:
Wherever we are, it is our Friendships that make our World.
Henry Drummond
I tear up as I type and write and reflect on my week of turning fifty, my friends are the ones that are fabulous.
The good news for me, celebrating is more than a week. It started with our 50 Derby gathering, continued to the coast of Georgia and goes beyond this week....so much to look forward to in these next few months, well really the next 50. After all, it was a wonderful woman turning 100 in September and planning her celebration that inspired how I spent this week!
7-10-18 Update: Look at what I walked into at work yesterday. Celebrating my 50th office style- woo hoo! This was made all the better with group lunch. Denison is special and not just for students and alumni. Being a member of the staff and IA Team is pretty cool. Big thank you to all that made this happen and shared sentiments.
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| Bonus!! Denison friend in town and staying at the hotel of roof top outing- Vaso! So nice to catch up with the Lawlors! Found another fun couple later in the evening.
I want to update the blog with details beyond the pictures, however I don't want to bore you. Reach out to me and we'll talk! Here is the scoop for the record book:
Actual Birthday- Life on Newark-Granville Road was festive with the addition of signs encouraging honking to celebrate my 50th. Took me a bit but I figured out those behind the deed and I'm grateful. I was able to spend the morning sitting in the yard chatting, organizing, and waving to the honkers!! Then Joe and I went to the Wilds! The Yurt or Yert was wonderful. I have lots of pictures and can tell you all about how we planned our outing and why. It isn't inexpensive but was a wonderful way to support this organization and experience something very special in central Ohio. And have our own adventure. The storm that rolled in was spectacular- the echo of thunder, fireworks for us this year was the lightening over this valley. The occasional rain shower did not dampen the experience in any way.
Birthday cake- Monkey Bread with Family time at Apple Valley!! This is always appreciated. Ann Leithauser always makes sure I feel special and turning a lake tradition of brunch into a celebration was awesome and appreciated. Missing my kids, being with the fun Westerville Leithauser, was good for my soul.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Number One Rule of Your Sport- Listen to the Coach....Lesson for Parents Today!
Hearing your child share the experience through their eyes is priceless. Adults explain the game through a misguided lens. Sure, it is important the kids improve and learn “adult” lessons from time to time. But, it is beautiful to listen to the child's account of the game. Mike Deegan
From http://www.coachmikedeegan.com/parental-guilt-how-to-deal-with-the-guilt-of-missing-events/
Denison's Baseball Coach, Mike Deegan is generous with his wisdom and I value the time I take to read his posts. As soon as I saw the topic in my in-box I knew I'd read it. Mandi- you were right- this is a really good one!
This topic is something we discuss in our life on Newark-Granville Road. We often say to our kids and fellow team parents- we have three kids and two of us, we can't be at every game. And Mike is right- we have jobs and activities and need time to just be us.
The italicized point shared at the top is exactly right! When our children tell us about their days, games, responsibilities it is an incredible gift. A gift I'm loving this summer as I receive communications from Greenbrier County West Virginia and Hagerstown, MD. I also love to hear the grandparents recount their experiences and time with my children, their grandchildren. I figured that out in 2000 when my father shared the darling coos and facial expressions of his five-month-old granddaughter to me. I had called from a pay phone on the way up the mountains to Whisler- worried we wouldn't have much opportunity to talk while skiing. Another lesson, I can be "that" parent- at a bike race. I scared Joe. We talked about it. When I did it again at a swim meet, I quickly volunteered and found a role to move beyond the overly enthusiastic, loud cheering section mother.
Don't get me wrong- I love to watch my kids games and if I could I might find a role at Camp Alleghany. However, I'm doing my best to allow it to be their experience and program and not mine. Thanks, Mike for sharing your feelings and insights.
From http://www.coachmikedeegan.com/parental-guilt-how-to-deal-with-the-guilt-of-missing-events/
Denison's Baseball Coach, Mike Deegan is generous with his wisdom and I value the time I take to read his posts. As soon as I saw the topic in my in-box I knew I'd read it. Mandi- you were right- this is a really good one!
This topic is something we discuss in our life on Newark-Granville Road. We often say to our kids and fellow team parents- we have three kids and two of us, we can't be at every game. And Mike is right- we have jobs and activities and need time to just be us.
The italicized point shared at the top is exactly right! When our children tell us about their days, games, responsibilities it is an incredible gift. A gift I'm loving this summer as I receive communications from Greenbrier County West Virginia and Hagerstown, MD. I also love to hear the grandparents recount their experiences and time with my children, their grandchildren. I figured that out in 2000 when my father shared the darling coos and facial expressions of his five-month-old granddaughter to me. I had called from a pay phone on the way up the mountains to Whisler- worried we wouldn't have much opportunity to talk while skiing. Another lesson, I can be "that" parent- at a bike race. I scared Joe. We talked about it. When I did it again at a swim meet, I quickly volunteered and found a role to move beyond the overly enthusiastic, loud cheering section mother.
Don't get me wrong- I love to watch my kids games and if I could I might find a role at Camp Alleghany. However, I'm doing my best to allow it to be their experience and program and not mine. Thanks, Mike for sharing your feelings and insights.
Sunday, July 1, 2018
Moments
The message in the yoga class yesterday was simple and timely. Be in the moment- that is how we are genuine and real. Summer and the kids away (doing so well) provides time to think about blogging and sharing. So many things but the reality is I'm being the moment and those moments add up. I encourage you to find your moments some of mine in my life on Newark-Granville Road:
- Walking in the morning grass, fresh cut preferred, barefoot.
- Driving in the convertible and exchanging greetings with happy traffic officer in downtown Granville.
- Waiting but really soaking in The Farmers Market. I was off to the side and saw beautiful families all genuine and happy.
- Taking 16/161/37- the highway instead of NG Road so I could feel the wind in the convertible.
- Driving slow on NG Road- more on this later.
- Walking on the wrong side of the street on NG Road- more on this later.
- Cleaning
- Floating and submerging- one one day, the other the next.
- Warm Golf (you've heard of hot yoga)
- Writing letters
- Reading letters!!!
- Phone calls
- Friend chats
- Joe time
- Nesting time
- Susan time
Just a few....lets chat about these and yours soon!
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