by Lisa Ryan | Dec 22, 2020 | Gratitude Strategies, Lisa's Blog
I have to admit, this quote gives me a new perspective on the first snow in Cleveland. Now mind you, it’s always too early for cold and snow, and yet I have to admit, that pure white, soft fluffy snow that blankets the trees and the earth is actually very pretty...
by Lisa Ryan | Oct 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Halloween is my favorite holiday. I like it so much that I actually got married (the first time) on Halloween thirty-two years ago today. Yes, we had a costume party for our reception, and yes, I was a bride – of Frankenstein! Thinking about Halloween costumes...
by Lisa Ryan | Oct 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
After a weekend of celebrating my brother’s 50th birthday in Atlanta, I had to return to Atlanta a few days later for the unexpected passing of my stepfather, Gene Smith. Gene’s 78th birthday would have been that Monday, and my mom and his 34th wedding...
by Lisa Ryan | Oct 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
October 4th of 2019 was a big day in my family. It was the day that the last of my siblings turns 50. It’s almost hard to believe that Scotty, that red-haired, blue-eyed, freckle-faced little brother of mine was actually half a decade old. It’s true that...
by Lisa Ryan | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
In June of 2019, Scott and I got to do something we’ve never done before – we saw the Rolling Stones in Chicago. Lots of “firsts” – first time seeing the Stones, first time traveling out of town specifically for a concert, and for Scott...
