Spring cleaning Spring Break New year - well in some cultures, but I'll take it. Even Easter and Passover speak of fresh starts. Time to stop and take a deep breath. It doesn't matter that I'm not at a good stopping point; when does that ever happen? Mommy needs a time out. Mental margarita Everything [...]
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I have been invited to participate in Courage Night, an author event sponsored by the Young Survival Coalition where 5 young survivors of breast cancer will read from their books, followed by a book signing.
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When it comes to food and travel, whenever possible I like to eat where the locals eat, tourist traps rarely have the best food. I have also come to believe that Alton Brown will never steer me wrong when it comes to food. Both of those rules turned out to be true on this my trip to [...]
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How important is it to throw a party anyway? I didn’t even think it was on her radar, but then a few weeks ago, as my daughter was explaining to a random cafe customer that she’s almost three and going to have a birthday party with a cake and presents and candles and new dress and and and [deep breath] and and and and
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One of the most precious and valuable benefits of travel is that it takes you out of your comfort zone, and if you're open to the experience, it provides perspective. Travel teaches us about other cultures, but it also gives us the opportunity to learn about ourselves. It is hard to forget the devastation of [...]
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It was a grey, blustery day, perfectly suited to my grey, blustery mood. I was dragging my cranky toddler and cantankerous husband through that most soul-suckingly dreadful chore: grocery shopping. All the while I was complaining about the fatigue I'm still battling, and my ever growing list of things I STILL haven't gotten done yet. [...]
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