My husband and I were just discussing this and I even went as far as looking up what the 10 most annoying sounds are. Needless to say, my list is a little different: 1. Hearing people eat or drink, particularly when they gulp, smack or are utterly disgusting while doing it. 2. Idling cars. 3….
All the items I included on my list last week as things I will miss when I’m gone (Ode to Nora Ephron) should be what I’m thanking this week. Instead, I have a different list (in no particular order): 1. Thank you, green lights. You instantly put me in a good mood. 2. Thank you,…
Nora Ephron past away on June 26 after her battle with leukemia. She left behind behind an incredible wealth of wit, wonderful writing and entertaining films. If you haven’t seen Heart Burn (1986), rent it! Meryl Streep is divine, as usual and Jack Nicholson plays her perfect counterpart as we watch a marriage crumble. In…
1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, and find line 4. What is it? apart; John’s understanding and acceptance are bittersweet, having (from To Full Term by Darci Klein) 2. How many times a day do you say Hi? On average, 10. 3. Have you ever worn a uniform? Yes. My…
With Father’s Day just a week ago and mine and Lucas’ birthday this month, my dad has been on my mind a lot lately. There are so many big and little things that remind me of my dad, the time we spent together and what a great role model he was to me. My dad…
I love Stasha. I love the fact that we are both mothers of boys (just one year apart) I enjoy her blog, The Good Life, her Monday Listicles (and try to participate as often as I can) and especially her gorgeous photography. I am so happy to have her here today with a message to…
1. Gas up. 2. First stop: Starbucks for iced Chai tea latte for me, iced latte with extra shot for my husband and a box of apple juice for Lucas. 3. Drive and hour and a half northeast and check into La Quinta Inn & Suites for one night. 4. Unpack and then head straight…
One of my least favorite places to go with Lucas is a toy store, for obvious reasons (especially when having to buy a gift for another child). 1. Okay, we’ll go in for a minute, but I’m not buying you anything today. 2. I’m not buying you that. 3. No, you don’t need it. 4….
I adore music and do just about everything better with it playing in the background. My musical taste is very eclectic (read an old post I wrote called My ipod Has Schizophrenia to get a better understanding). Lately, I have been channeling my inner teeny bopper with some super fun, upbeat tunes that I just…
When I think of vacation, I picture quality time spent in a poolside lounge chair with a great book, a pile of magazines and being served too many cocktails. I also associate vacations with letting my hair down, uninterrupted conversations, new experiences, sleeping in and room service. I envision escaping it all: laundry, bills, TV;…
