September 2008 Archives

Not even born and already we're thinking resumes.

            I was seven months pregnant with Firstborn Son and Hubby and I were batting around names, charting each choice with pros and cons: what name will leave our baby free from teasing, look good on the top of a resume, lead him to a destiny full of success and happiness?

The day we moved into our home in 2000, the neighbors to the right and left of us came to welcome us, newlyweds brimming with excitement about owning our own home. Neighbor to the left later retired, but the family that moved in after them were just as gracious and nice. I have seen their daughter grow up (she's now taller than me) and we have gotten to know our neighbors across the street, in the corner and even a couple of doors down.

Today is Good Neighbor Day and Flowers by Robert Taylor continues its heartwarming tradition of giving away a dozen roses free to anyone who promises to give 11 of those roses away to neighbors, teachers, friends, co-workers and even complete strangers.