One hundred and twenty-ish Remember that number. Way back in January we took an impromptu trip to New York for my cousin’s birthday. My cousin’s wife Kathy, baker, crafter, home chef extraordinaire made all of the scrumptious desserts – birthday cake, lemon parfaits, and an amazing assortment of cookies for the shindig. We ate, we …
The ferry to Martha’s Vineyard is a quick jaunt to the island, just thirty minutes to the official start of the road trip portion of our R&R adventure. After checking into our island digs, the Vineyard Mansion, (highly recommend) we headed out to explore the island. We studied the freebie map of the island (you know the one …
Everywhere I turn I am reminded that Fall is upon us. Shorter days, cooler nights, falling leaves blanketing the ground….and pumpkin in EVERYTHING! Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bars, cake, cookies, cheesecake, pancakes…augh! It is endless. But as much as the pumpkin onslaught has tempered my enthusiasm for all things pumpkin I still find …
Rock and rollers, Tom Cruise, that Bieber Kid, they all have their groupies. I am a Dorie groupie. Yep, not ashamed to admit it. Dorie is the bomb. Are you wondering-who? Not that hilarious little blue fish in Finding Nemo? No. “You mean Ellen DeGeneres who voices that cute little fish?” Nope. I am a fan of …
This week called for a very large helping of comfort and kindness. Something to soothe our frazzled nerves and temper our anxiety and fear. I know I could use some, I have half a mind to jump on a plane and go hug my kids. I keep reminding myself, they’ll be home in a week, …
Early adopter. That’s how I would describe myself when it comes to Martha Stewart. Years ago I invested in a copy of Entertaining the book that put her on the map. In a tiny apartment, on a student’s budget, I dreamed of hosting a Hawaiian luau or an elegant holiday soiree’. Ok, never did the luau or …
This year’s Head of the Charles Regatta was bittersweet. We rowed not just for us but for our coxswain Mary, our crew mate Linda and last but not least Little Snook, taken from us way too soon. We rowed for friends, family members and crew mates who have battled cancer, are cancer survivors and in …
My consolation for summer ending is the arrival of Fall, the magical transition that eases us into the coming colder months. The air is crisp and cool without the icy sting of winter. I love how the trees drop their leaves creating a carpet of orange and yellow hues. Yes, I’m going to miss summer’s …
After returning from Houston we were home just long enough to reassure Sammy we hadn’t abandoned him, water the plants, do some laundry, repack our suitcase and head out to Nashville to see Jordan. Family Weekend has become an excuse to spend time with Jordan’s classmates’ families. Jordan has made some great friends at school …