A year or so ago, I was hanging out with my gal-pal, Would-Be-Sue. She was telling me about a friend of hers and that person’s curious language usage. It seems that when that friend-of-a-friend doesn’t know someone’s name,…
One Year Anniversary!
As of today, I’ve been writing these posts for one full year. I’m not sure I thought I’d make it, or that I’d stick with it. But here I am. Go figure. I like to think I’m…
The Color Run
On Saturday, I participated in something called “The Color Run.” It takes place around the country and it’s not too late for you to sign up (depending on where you live). This is how I looked when…
When I Grow Up…
I was talking to my dear friend Gwendlyn last night, and she mentioned how she’s been trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. We then chatted about how that can be an…
Meal of the Year
On Christmas Eve, we gathered with friends and had the meal of the year. There was antipasto, shrimp cocktail, 2 types of stuffed shells, swordfish piccata, stuffed pheasant, braciole, green beans, braised brussels sprouts, salad, shrimp & pasta…
Buon Natale
It’s Christmas Eve. It’s a holy night for a lot of folks. For me, it’s a time to rekindle my belief in magic, and a night for being with beautiful souls. And, naturally, it’s a night for a…
Lunch Boxes
When I was a kid, I envied the girls who brought their lunches to school. For example, Sharon – pronounced “Shay-run” – brought hers everyday, and her mother often packed in some Cheetos. I wasn’t a Cheetos nut,…
Here’s To The Ladies Who Lunch
I used to meet up with a few gals on a regular basis, for a girls’ lunch. It was always at the same time, on the same day, usually at the same place. It was easy for people…
Nancy, With the Laughing Eyes
Today is my friend Nancy’s birthday. To me, she is “Nance” and forever will be. We’ve known each other since high school, and to this day, I smile when I think of her. Due to our…