Dream Big
My Grandpa (Bill, my mom’s dad) and his (third) wife Lorraine lived in this house throughout my childhood. My feelings about this house are so mixed. Looking at this photo […]
The Fear of Failure
When I was a little girl, I went for a walk to the neighborhood playground with my babysitter. I happily frolicked from one piece of equipment to the next with […]
Pretty Woman
I am a big fan of the 1990’s film Pretty Woman. Big, huge! Inappropriately, I first saw this movie about the life of a prostitute when I was just 12 […]
Lucky in Love
I’m lucky I’m married. I locked that sucker in before he realized just how embarrassing I am. I try, you guys. I do. I desperately want to be one of […]
Valentine’s Day Tradition
22 years. That’s how long my husband and I have had a Chinese food Valentine’s Day tradition. How’d the tradition begin? You’ll love this story! But, shhhhh, please don’t tell […]
It’s as Big as a Whale
For most of my childhood, this burgundy Monte Carlo was my mom’s vehicle. This sweet ride had white leather interior that provided for great sliding back and forth, you know, […]
Sweater Weather
My grandma was a crocheter. Or maybe knitter? Can’t recall. Anyway, one birthday she gifted me with a sweater she created. Besides the fact that my birthday is in July […]
Surprise Trip: Michigan
I like surprises. No, I love surprises. Ok, I absolutely am utterly in love with surprises. Whether they are for me or someone else, I am very VERY passionate about […]
In Pursuit of Beauty
As I sat at the salon in my stylist’s chair recently, I had some random beauty flashbacks. It would make me so happy if you’d share some of your own […]
In a New York Minute
Lin Manuel-Miranda is not throwing away the Drama Book Shop’s shot. (See what I did there?) At the threat of this theatre landmark closing for eternity, Lin and a coupla […]
Down the Rabbit Hole
Once upon a time, I was cast as the Cheshire Cat in my elementary school classroom’s production of Alice in Wonderland. With my excellent costume design skills, I found the […]
Pregnancy Advice
You’re probably expecting this post to be about what to buy in preparation for your newborn or how to give birth to a 10 pound, 11 ounce person without any […]