Cards by Carlyle

In a world of consumerism, where everyone clammers for the latest, the best, the shiny new thing, I have to say one of the nicest gifts I got this Christmas was from our granddaughter. She’s smart, creative and above all things she is kind. She made up personal cards for each of us – and…

What’s your gift?

A story is told of a woman who operated a daycare for children from her home. As she transported children in her car one day, a fire truck zoomed by. The kids were thrilled to see a Dalmatian on the front seat. They began a conversation about the duties of the “fire dog.” One child…

I got a Vespa

I’ve always thought I would like to own a Vespa – or some sort of scooter. Of course, in some countries, they are quite common. Our visits to Bermuda saw lots of scooters. It’s the common way to get around, cheap to run and you can park it almost anywhere. Tourists used to be able…