Memories
It was 1997. Valentine’s Day. In a fit of romance, my boyfriend Jeff Melby and I went on a date to see the Broadway musical Cats. As it would happen, […]
Sleepy in Seattle
It’s been on my Top 10 list of cities to travel to for years. The dream was finally realized last weekend! The Emerald City held lots of adventure for our […]
Made for More
Friends, it is an impossible feat to sum up my Rise weekend. But I’ll give it a go. Imagine walking into a room feeling alone, vulnerable, self-conscious, and wondering if […]
Guilty Pleasures
In writing a personal growth book about guilt, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about guilty pleasures. Why? Because I strongly believe that everyone should have some go-to […]
Moulin Rouge
It’s been a desire of mine to get to this place ever since the 2001 brilliant Baz Luhrmann film was released. But, never did I think I would get to […]
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 Rocks That I Got
We were engaged in March of 1998. Our proposal story is modest. But the authentic simplicity is what makes it so romantic. (Note to self to blog about that winter’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Dream Lives, The Legacy Continues
All the feelings were felt at a recent visit to MLK’s old stomping grounds in Atlanta as we toured his childhood home, watched a film of his work, took in […]