Recently, I did something that might seem a little unusual. I ordered a small brass plaque for the inside of a cabinet. Not because the cabinet is particularly valuable. Not because it belongs in a museum. I did it because I’m worried that someday no one will know what it is. The cabinet belonged to…
family legacy
The Little Yellow Toy Room
Back in 2019, I decided to create a special place in our home just for the grandchildren—a bright yellow toy room filled with imagination, creativity, and memories waiting to be made. Today, when our grandchildren come to visit, they don’t ask for tablets or video games. Instead, they race down the hall to “the toy room,” a cheerful space where…