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…
I guess it's satisfying. Somewhat. "Dear Ms. Hope: Thank you for your email regarding the discourteous operator on bus route 101.  We appreciate hearing from you and we sincerely apologize for…
After spending 2+ weeks running around like a chicken with its head cut off at work, it's been truly wonderful this morning to do nothing more than lay around on…
Wednesday night, Kristian and I went and saw The Faint at the  Roxy in Boston. As neither of us was wearing skinny jeans, message t-shirts or black eye liner, I felt…
I have made two major purchases in the past week. They are both (technically) toys. Does this say something about me? Something about my childlike merriment and wonder? My Peter…
My plan for world domination is finally falling into place. I've done my first gig as a guest blogger. Please head over to Silly Little Girl and check it out.…
When we were little, my parents used to  refer to the process of adjusting to the real world after spending a weekend being spoiled by my grandmother as "de-grammification." You…
I doubt that any of you are so committed to my blog that you sat around hitting refresh for an hour tonight while I worked out my technical issues. But,…