I have a friend visiting next week. We just firmed up plans to tick something off of her "35 Before 35" list. Which reminded me that, back in the day,…
So pretty! And the flowers look nice too. Yesterday was the « Fête des Mères » here in France. You see signs for the holiday in shop windows (especially jewelers and chocolatiers),…
A belated happy VE Day to all who celebrate! (Given that it's also called Victory over Fascism Day, we should all celebrate). Brunch with my Bestie We're halfway through a…
... And I'm writing to let you know that I've posted something elsewhere. Kindof a copout, I know. Because, I took a songwriting class today. And, really, I should talk…
I fear that I may have become one of those people. You know, those people. You know, the kinds of people that buy things for the sole purpose that they…
Watching a preview for "Where the Wild Things Are" tonight (how is it that I somehow get something stuck in my eye every time that particular preview comes on?), I…
So, Gracie is back from doggie boot camp. And, while we need to wait until Monday or Tuesday to talk with the trainer who worked with her (he doesn't work…
Gracie is back from doggie boot camp! She spent a little less than a week staying at a dog kennel and working with a trainer. As usual, everyone there absolutely…
I wouldn't exactly call Netherland: A Novel an undiscovered gem. I mean, a certain President who just won a Nobel Peace Prize was reading it earlier this year. That's almost…