by Norma Thatcher | Mar 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
It was one of those “free pass” questions that teachers throw in on a test; a no-brainer, don’t-think-twice, easy-peasy type of question. And yet when I came to that true or false statement on my sixth grade health test, I gave it great consideration. I knew...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 15, 2016 | Home, Inspirational, Spiritual, Thought provoking, Uncategorized
The most inspiring book I’ve ever read on design is by John Wheatman: “Meditations on Design.” This short (126 pages), stunningly photographed book takes four main ideas Looking Inside Bringing the Outside In Memory and the Things You Love The Poetics of Home and...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
When my grandson Danny was around three and would stay overnight, the bedtime snack was never in question. We went through the game of “Do you want cereal?” Danny would reply with a long, drawn-out, “Noooo.” “Do you want ice cream?” “Noooo.” And the choices went...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
When I read of someone who hires a professional decorator to create her home’s interior, I feel a twinge of sadness. A home is so personal. To give up the opportunity to make it your own….well, I just can’t imagine doing that. My home isn’t...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of the homework exercises for students in my “Talk to Me!” class usually produces the same response from most students. When I announce they will need to record themselves talking (at meetings, in daily interactions, or their side of phone conversations) for a...
