Hobbies Promote Sanity
We’ve all heard it said: Hobbies are important. They make us who we are, they set us apart from other people, and they give meaning to our lives. Many people, however, don’t heed this advice, or t. […]

Family as Haiku
In Eastern philosophy, Haiku embodies the idea of wabi-sabi, the spiritual richness found in simplicity. Do we ever slow down enough to observe the simple events in our family lives? Do we still have. […]

Computer Literacy
If the kids are destined to learn by mere exposure to computers in their daily lives, then facilitating more “screen time” is perhaps unnecessary, and maybe even detrimental.

So What is a Family?
Given that the blog is called Family Talk, I thought that a discussion about the concept of family would be apropos. The definition of a family tends to be a moving target. The family unit that we gre. […]

Outdoor travel goes cruising: Shore excursions in the Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas / Photo: Chrissy PierceDisney Cruise Lines provides two cruises, 3 or 4-night vacations, with a stop in Nassau, Bahamas. Nassau offers many shore excursions, as it has become a favor. […]

Carribean cruises: Disney Cruise to the Bahamas Embarkation Day
Disney Cruise to the Bahamas / Photo: Chrissy PierceYou have dreamed and planned, perhaps gone online and pretended to book a cruise, just to figure the costs, plan which room would be your’s, and ima. […]

Outdoor Travel goes cruising: Ship activities aboard the Disney Wonder
:  The Mickey Pool aboard the Disney Wonder in the Bahamas / Photo: Chrissy PierceOne of the best things about taking a cruise vacation is the activities aboard the ship. Even if you decide to forego. […]