The thought of Restaurant Week makes me salivate. It originated in New York City over thirty years ago, created by a restaurateur and the founder of Zagat. Over the years, Restaurant Week has spread across the United States and around …
Who me? Write a blog? You must be jesting. Watch out for flying pigs and a cold front down below. Because against type, I’m launching a site…and writing a blog.
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- February 24, 2025
Ten days ago, we celebrated Valentine’s Day, an annual event celebrating romance and love. For children, it’s a day of cookies and candy, class parties, and the exchange of Valentine’s cards. I vividly remember the excitement of the kids as …
- January 27, 2025
Last month, my parents celebrated their 69th Wedding Anniversary. They are both in their nineties and live independently in their own home. My mother was a dancer when she was younger, and she’s still lithe and agile. My dad said …
- December 30, 2024
Best wishes for a fabulous new year! The past year flew by with frightening speed. It seemed like the days flashed and faded into the distance in not much more than the blink of an eye. Where did the time …
- December 2, 2024
Holiday romantic comedies are my not-so-secret indulgence. The movies are admittedly predictable, but the anticipation and familiarity provide a degree of comfort and satisfaction. And the inevitable happy endings lift my spirits and warm my heart. The seasonal films have …
- November 4, 2024
At a recent social gathering, I asked if anyone had any dating disaster stories that they were willing to share. I was regaled with cringeworthy tales of dates gone awry. Many of the incidents revolved around car troubles. The first …
- October 7, 2024
My mother-in-law reaches a major milestone this week – she celebrates her 90th birthday. She is the beloved matriarch of a large extended family, and all her children are traveling to Southern California to celebrate and honor her. We are …
- September 9, 2024
My husband attended a college that was in close proximity to the ski slopes. He scrimped and saved so he could purchase a discounted student ski pass. He’d grown up skiing on a regular basis at Mt. Baldy and Big …
- August 12, 2024
Today is my husband’s birthday, so I decided to write a post with him in mind. I met my husband many moons ago when I was a starry-eyed teenager. We were both college students on summer break at the time, …
- July 15, 2024
My husband has a never-ending supply of dating disaster stories. And he’s always willing to share. Some tales poke fun at him. Other incidents focus an embarrassing spotlight on his date. The stories you are about to read are true. …
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