I purchased a new magnet for my fridge when I went to Zozo (my favorite airport store) as I traveled home from Maryland the week before last. It asked a very important question and one I would very much like an answer to as I prepare to venture back out to Maryland again to the [...]
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This is not my first rodeo…
I have been at this parenting thing for awhile (June 16th marks 30 years). With three of my four children over the age of 21 I have done the pre-teen/teen years not once, not twice, but three times. I might add that one of those times was with a daughter whose penchant for dramatic flair [...]
A state of ignorance…
I must confess that I had been actively engaging in a state of ignorance over the past handful of months. I knew it was probably not right, but I did it anyway - perhaps because facing the reality head-on was too much at the time or perhaps because I am obstinate. Regardless of the reason [...]
The secret of my wealth…
Last night I had dinner with my dear friend Ruth Ann. We ate at the Grand Buffet (a Chinese food fest extraordinaire) - it was yummy to be sure - but even better than the food was the company. Spending time with Ruth Ann is food for my soul. I love that woman...she is so [...]
Origami girl
I have always loved origami. I can't say that I have ever been good at it though. I love those books that tell you how to make all kinds of lovely things out of little scraps of paper. I always wanted to master making the origami crane - one of the easier origami feats - [...]
Isn’t the quality more important than the quantity?
I start my mornings on Wednesdays with two men that always manage to put a smile on my face - Bruce Kelly and Kyle Iverson. We don't spend all that much time together - only ten minutes or so, but you know what they say - isn't the quality more important than the quantity? I [...]
Slushy anyone?
I am in my office today writing this blog over my lunch 15 minutes as my internet at home is not functioning and I am suddenly acutely aware that I may be a bit behind. I base this present conclusion solely on the fact that my calendar is still on the month of January (although [...]
THE NEW FORTY 