Notes
A Note from Jathan & Heather for January ’12
We love new beginnings. There’s just something exciting and refreshing about discovering the possibilities in what lies ahead. Whether it is the birth of a gurgling baby, so small and filled with life, who can grow up to be anything he wants; the purchase of a new home with its big empty rooms and unadulterated décor, waiting to be transformed into an inviting den in which family and friends can gather; or a blank page or canvas which has the potential to be filled with strokes of creative genius; everything new has the potential to be something fantastic that is remembered for many years to come. [...] Read More
A Note from Jathan & Heather for December ’11
Last month faded silently into the past as we embraced December and started the final chapter of yet another year in our lives. Unfortunately, with the new month came a horrible cold and bronchial cough that takes nearly forever to shake. At last I’m on the mend though, and just in time too! [...] Read More
A Note from Jathan & Heather for November ’11
As many of you know, November is a fun month for us. We host our annual Fall Feast, when we literally cook for days and then invite all our favorite people to gather together to share a special meal and make new memories with us. But it is also a month when we tend to reflect on and define “family,” and find new ways to celebrate the folks who have touched our hearts in so many ways. [...] Read More
A Note from Jathan & Heather for October ’11
Recently we dropped in on one of our favorite people and caught up on life, sharing our challenges, triumphs, and dreams. It was one of those philosophical conversations we all have at times that was filled with what Oprah always calls, “Aha!” moments. By the end of the afternoon, we walked away with a pocketful of little epiphanies, but one stood out more than all the rest: [...] Read more
A Note from Jathan & Heather for September ’11
September always feels like a time of new beginnings for us. Even though autumn doesn’t officially begin until the 23rd, the Labor Day weekend is like the last blowout party of summer. Perhaps that feeling overwhelms me because I first arrived in Cincinnati in 1999, just in time to join a crowd of nearly half-million people for a day of family entertainment at the P&G Riverfest and the truly awesome Cincinnati Bell/WEBN Fireworks display. [...] Read more
A Note from Jathan & Heather for August ’11
I wrote an article a few years ago called “The Long Road Home” that chronicled my trip to meet family members in California who I had never met before. In that piece, I reflected on how amazing a blood connection can be and that despite time and distance, our connection was so deep and instantaneous it felt as though we had known one another all our lives. [...] Read more
A Note from Jathan & Heather for July ’11
July is always one of the busiest months of the year for us. To begin with, our wedding anniversary is July 16th, and we always do something special to commemorate the day we exchanged vows. One of our favorite traditions is that we splurge and buy a box of juicy chevron dipped strawberries. [...] Read more
A Note from Jathan & Heather for June ’11
With the arrival of June, hot summer nights are officially here! After an especially wet and stormy May, I think we can all agree that we’ll take the warmer temperatures as long as the countless tornadoes stop their rampage across the country, like the ones that blasted through Joplin, Missouri and Woodward, Oklahoma leaving devastation and death in their wake. [...] Read more
A Note from Jathan & Heather for May ’11
Life definitely has a way of changing overnight, and none of us could foresee that President Obama would announce tonight that Osama bin Laden had finally been found and killed, 66 years after Hitler’s death was announced. The news has been received with celebrations by many, as crowds gathered to party outside the White House gates, at Ground Zero, and even at Times Square. [...] Read more
A Note from Jathan & Heather for April ’11
Despite tax season, April is a fun month. The weather is generally a little warmer, spring is officially in full swing, and people’s spirits are generally much better than they were during the chilly winter months. Plus there are several great events to look forward to! [...] Read more
A Note from Jathan & Heather for March ’11
March is finally here and with that comes a bit of warmer weather for many parts of the country. At our home in Ohio, green shoots from our perennial garden are already starting to peek through the dry winter-battered soil, crocuses and pansies are blooming, and the songbirds are slowly returning to the region. [...] Read more
A Note from Jathan & Heather for December ’10
December is always one of our favorite months of the year. Winter arrives and suddenly the trees and rooftops are painted with glistening, dazzling white after the season’s first snowfall. Family and friends have time off from work and school, and suddenly our home is filled with gaiety and laughter as folks drop in to visit, indulge in a rich cup of hot chocolate with warm cookies straight from the oven, and share stories from their lives or simply swap a bit of juicy gossip. [...] Read more
A Note from Jathan & Heather for November ’10
Heather and I are excited to have the chance to bring you our favorite things each and every day, from food and entertainment ideas, to things like pet care, travel destinations, worthwhile charities, special events, family matters, books, movies, and so much more.[...] Read more
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