How to host a virtual happy hour and why you should - article offering best tips for hosting a virtual happy hour for your community to help people feel connected. The post How To Host A Virtual Happy Hour and Why You Should appeared first on THE KIRIN ROAD SOCIETY ..read more

Are you thinking about starting an ETSY shop? This post will give you step-by-step on how to start an ETSY shop and make extra income. The post Are you thinking about starting an ETSY shop? appeared first on THE KIRIN ROAD SOCIETY ..read more

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Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are. Mason Cooley Who else loves to hold a brand new book in their hands?   I absolutely adore a new book with fresh, crisp pages, not yet stained by the occasional coffee stain or that irritating hint of a foundation-smudged fingerprint. […] The post 5 books that changed my life. appeared first on THE KIRIN ROAD SOCIETY ..read more

Many of us we grew up just “bring grateful we had a job with good benefits” and we slowly sold our dreams to the steady comfort and security of a steady paycheck. (I hate to point out the obvious but – how is that steady paycheck and job security working out for us right now?) […] The post It’s NEVER too late to pursue a new dream. appeared first on THE KIRIN ROAD SOCIETY ..read more

As emptynesters, Brad and I are finding this season uncommonly quiet. The first two weeks of social distancing we would crack (bad) jokes about things like the apocalypse, running out of chips and salsa , and the general anxiety producing exchange of what we just heard/read/saw on Facebook/Google/etc. Two weeks into it we were more […] The post Self care & technology during social distancing appeared first on THE KIRIN ROAD SOCIETY ..read more

Emails or texts simply can’t compete with the thrill of finding a handwritten envelope addressed to yourself in the mailbox.    Writing a short letter or card to a friend, a family member or anyone else who may be in need of a little extra encouragement is not only a kind and thoughtful thing to do […] The post The Art of Letter Writing appeared first on THE KIRIN ROAD SOCIETY ..read more

It’s been a short but dull kind of winter. My home office looks out over a city park greenbelt and I’m constantly reminded of the rhythm of nature. It’s been a bit dull but around here in North Texas, Spring has sprung and we can’t get out of the patio with a pitcher of frozen […] The post 5 simple ideas to give your workspace a makeover. appeared first on THE KIRIN ROAD SOCIETY ..read more

I’m 50, yayyy!   Actually as I pen this post I’m 51 – but it seems it was just like yesterday that I turned 50 and I needed a round number for my headline. No one threw me an actual traditional party – I didn’t want one.  I was busy.  Had a lot going on.   My […] The post I’m 50. Now where is the party? appeared first on THE KIRIN ROAD SOCIETY ..read more

My friend Ellen writes me one note a year.   We used to see each other every day when our children were young attending the same private school.   She was just that kind of friend who always was true to herself in an ocean of North Dallas look-a-likes.   All very sweet.   And all very much adapted […] The post Are handwritten notes dead? (Hint: no) appeared first on THE KIRIN ROAD SOCIETY ..read more