Category Archives: friends

Being Helpful

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Whitney Leave a comment

A long time ago, there was a pretty famous book entitled All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten. It was cute and seemed quaint, but it is so true. To be happy and reasonably successful as a … Continue reading →

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5 Years of Acorns

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Whitney Leave a comment

Five years ago, 9 friends spent a weekend in Boston together.  No real agenda, other than getting together and talking about the things that were most important to them, with the hope that it would spur them all to do … Continue reading →

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Bosom Buddies

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Whitney 2 Comments

Moms tend to put themselves last on the list of things that need to be taken care of and maintained.  Too many women put off regular health screenings as a result, but that can put you at even greater risk … Continue reading →

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Cultural Currency

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Whitney 1 Comment

Watching my kids navigate the waters of high school, and now watching the first one acclimate to college, I realize how much of our lives trades not only in monetary currency, but how much of it depends on the cultural … Continue reading →

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What are Reunions all about?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Whitney Leave a comment

This past weekend, and last minute, I went to my 25th College Reunion.  It seems really hard to believe it’s been that long, despite the fact I have a son who is currently looking at colleges himself. In contrast to … Continue reading →

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