A Stitch in Time
The saying “Good manners are the stitches that hold the fabric of society together” also applies to the home front. Happy households are safe places where individual actions and words build up others, rather than tear down.
Seaside nostalgia
A little side (as in sea) note…for those who love the beach, the water, the smell of the ocean…and seashells. If you wish for summer’s continued sampling of the seaside in the coziness of your home you will like “Splendor at the Shore” under the Favorite Things section in Victoria’s July/August Bliss issue. I picked up this magazine at the […]
Design a Table
Hard to realize its planning time again for the new school year. I will soon post some details about one of my favorite assignments where we combine art and protocol lessons. Its fun, creative, and introduces students to proper table settings as well as good design principles. Give me another week and I’ll share some past project photos (hopefully). You […]
Not Ignoring Your Comments
Dear PM Friends Ever notice how, in the real world, nothing in life is a “slam dunk”?…And, so it is with our new site format, which for some reason doesn’t allow me to respond to your comments . Please know that I appreciate each of you who have taken time to email and make comments. I send my thanks via […]
The Easy Fight & Hard Life of High Standards
Understanding the importance of instilling good behavior patterns in children is vital if you want happy well behaved kids. A true road map exists, but some parents simply don’t know how to read, believe, or follow it; others think they can take short cuts; and some, with good intentions, do not have a clue where to find these reliable directions […]