Alison BradleyJan 8, 20212 min2021: Hope for a New YearEach year I pick a word to act as a touchstone throughout the year. Hope is my word for 2021
Alison BradleyDec 13, 20205 minChristmas TraditionsThere is nothing like the holiday season to bring out the nostalgia in all of us. Each memory carefully unwrapped, admired and added to...
Alison BradleyNov 3, 20202 minWhat is Your Hidden Color?Do you know why leaves change color in the fall? I didn’t until I was watching my kindergartener’s science video. It turns out that...
Alison BradleySep 11, 20202 minChop Wood, Carry Water What did the monk do before he reached enlightenment? He chopped wood and carried water. What did the monk do after he reached enlightenment
Alison BradleyAug 28, 20202 minA Step In the Right DirectionIn May of 2019 I took a tumble down our stairs and sprained my ankle. By fall we realized non-invasive measures weren't working to heal...
Alison BradleyMar 28, 20202 minWhat Gets Us ThroughToday there is fear, there is sadness, there is grief – and that’s just in our house. In difficult times I turn to my faith. I turn to...
Alison BradleyDec 28, 20192 minTime Out of Time12/28/2019 This time between Christmas and New Year’s is a strange no-man’s land of time. The kids are out of school, so routines are...
Alison BradleyApr 7, 20191 minMaintaining Balance04/07/2019 At the beginning of the year I said my word of the year was “Balance”. As part of the ongoing process of finding my balance...
Alison BradleyJan 10, 20191 min2019 Word of the Year - BALANCE01/10/2019 I'm back after an insane holiday retail season. New Years is often a time of setting resolutions, but this year I'm choosing a...
Alison BradleyMay 20, 20181 minTaking Care of You05/20/2018 Let's face it, as a mom, wife and business owner it is easy to give to my friends and family without thinking of myself. I...
Alison BradleyNov 20, 20172 minGather Round the Table11/20/2017 I have this oak table in my kitchen. It’s nothing special to look at, a pedestal dark oak table with three leaves. My...