Category: Better Together

Honoring Our Veterans Should Be More Than Just a Day.

It’s Veterans Day today. Unlike Memorial Day, which celebrates those we have lost, this day is set aside to pay tribute to those who have and continue to serve. Yet there are over 37,000 homeless veterans in America; nearly 700 here in Ohio. An average of 22 veterans commit suicide each day. 25% of active… Continue reading Honoring Our Veterans Should Be More Than Just a Day.

Taking Steps

It is no secret that we love to hike. Pretty much any time, anywhere. If the sun is out, if it’s only slightly raining, even in a downpour once in awhile – look for us on a trail. The peace and beauty found on a hike are restorative. Given the stress of our daily lives,… Continue reading Taking Steps

Would You, Could You Build a Headboard? Yes, We Could – and We Did!

I keep trying to figure out how we are so incredibly busy during a time when everyone is supposed to be staying home and chilling out. But we are more busy now than we are under normal circumstances. It’s kind of nuts actually.  Over Memorial Day weekend, we moved our daughter to Nashville. Our youngest… Continue reading Would You, Could You Build a Headboard? Yes, We Could – and We Did!

Still Crazy After All These Years

Yesterday marked our 28th anniversary. I keep thinking that I am not old enough to have been married that long. Jeff keeps pointing out that I have been with him for more than half of my life. I have no idea how that happened. Really. I don’t. A few months ago, I ran into one… Continue reading Still Crazy After All These Years

I’m Walkin’ on Sunshine… and Tornadoes… and Snow…

Whew! What a week it has been! I don’t know about anyone else, but I am absolutely exhausted. This week has been a roller coaster of events and emotions, and honestly? It’s emotionally draining. E-teaching has settled in. We have a routine of assignments and grading, emails and student follow ups. Office hours via Zoom… Continue reading I’m Walkin’ on Sunshine… and Tornadoes… and Snow…

“Don’t Stand…” & Other Songs to Quarantine By

Quick! What is your favorite song – the first one to come to your mind? Do you have one? Most of you probably can’t name just one. There are just so many amazing tunes out there! We all have songs that act as mile markers along our lives journeys. REO Speedwagon’s “I Can’t Fight This… Continue reading “Don’t Stand…” & Other Songs to Quarantine By

Cookies & Kids = Messes & Memories

Well, the holidays are over. Kids are back to school, which means I am back to school. As I sit here pouring over holiday photos, I can’t help but feel (for the 20th time today) that I really don’t have time for a job. I mean, really. What are bills and grading papers compared to… Continue reading Cookies & Kids = Messes & Memories

Missing Christmas? We Don’t Think So!

If you’ve been following our quick posts on Facebook and Instagram, you’ve noticed that life has been a little (a lot?) scattered for the D’Annolfo family over the past couple of weeks. In addition to my birthday on December 15, our youngest, Kassidy, graduated from The Ohio State University on that same day. My parents… Continue reading Missing Christmas? We Don’t Think So!

Small Business Saturday Meets Date Night!

Our last post was all about Small Business Saturday, and we think it’s important to show you that we practice what we preach. So, in keeping with our commitment to doing one fun “thing” every weekend and supporting local businesses, we decided to treat ourselves to dinner at Niko’s Bar and Gyros, a well known… Continue reading Small Business Saturday Meets Date Night!