It would be great if life had a do-over button. You know, some kind of device that would provide an opportunity to have a “take two” on a situation and have a more successful outcome. Maybe you would work harder, … Read More
In my experience, most people have an uneasy relationship with failure. On one hand, they know that failure happens, but on the other, nobody wants to have it happen to them. Recently, I got a new baking cookbook. Baking is … Read More
September 22 is the official first day of fall and frankly, I am not ready. I love summertime. I love the warm temperatures, the slower pace, and all the delicious produce. Currently, my fellow humans are going mad for pumpkin … Read More
No offense to the month of March, but it tends to be a bit unremarkable as months go. Everyone is tired of winter and there are no gift giving or bank holidays to liven things up. A few years ago, … Read More
Humans tend to have a pretty complex relationship with change. Some changes we initiate and others we rail against, some we celebrate, while some threaten to undo us. Oddly, even though we all know that “the only constant is change,” … Read More
Recently, my sister Liz and I went to one of the large beauty stores. Our goal was to find a new foundation for her, so we immediately looked for a sales associate who could help. The associate was very kind … Read More
A while back, Joe and I were talking, but it wasn’t going well and we were definitely not on the same page. Finding myself frustrated, I said, “Talking to you is like talking to a chicken!” Joe looked at me … Read More
Multiple times a year, I announce to Kerri that it is now “time to eat my weight in ____________.” The blank always reveals the love I have for a particular item of produce that has just come into season. In … Read More
As I walked into the doggie daycare, something caught my eye. An adorable, honey colored pit bull named Lulu. I didn’t recall seeing her before that moment, although everyone swore she had been there a while. I was absolutely enchanted … Read More
Once a month, a friend and I assemble for a visit. We order a table full of snacks and enjoy catching up. Our conversations tend to meander (in the best possible way) and I especially love (for reasons you can … Read More