Our Christmas tree is still up. I haven’t the heart to take it down yet. We are still receiving holiday greeting cards. Christmas carols are still stuck on a loop in my head. Our stockings are still hanging from the mantle. There is still a basket of classic Christmas books by the fire place. We…
My husband met Dave Matthews. I’m still having a hard time getting my head wrapped around it. If you have been here before, then you know the following: I’m the die-hard fan. I’m the one that sets an alarm to buy concert tickets. I’m the one scouring eBay, Craig’s List and StubHub for better seats….
I love learning how couples met and I’m honored that Rach of Life Ever Since invited me to share my story in her So, How’d You Meet? series. Today is a special day in another way too; it marks what would have been my parents 43rd wedding anniversary and to me their marriage was one…
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,…
My awesome husband and my oldest and dearest friend, Sophie have been conspiring for months to plan her visit to Southern California for my big 4-0! While she can’t be here in June for my actual birthday, she will be here later this month. And when I say later this month, I mean in like…
As you may or may not know, my parents died while working in Tunis, Tunisia. My father was the principal of an American international school and my mother was a third-grade teacher. A month after they died, the school planted two olive trees on campus in their memory. It was a lovely gesture and my…
I dread his birthday, our anniversary, Christmas, Father’s Day and every other occasion that requires a gift because my husband is IMPOSSIBLE to shop for. He buys everything he wants and he’s very picky. There, I said it out loud and for all the world wide web to read. Trust me, it’s nothing I haven’t…
Letters For You will resume next week. Until then, from my home to yours, have a warm, wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday! Look at what Lucas made for me at school ~ swoon ~ The best part? As soon as he gave me this card, he said he needed to make another one and when…
I share a lot here but not everything and sometimes there is a post that is better suited for somewhere else. It’s too raw and personal. The last month of my life has been an emotional roller coaster and taxing physically as we just completed our second (unsuccessful) round of IVF. Shell’s invitation to be…
I am 39 years old and I have: 1. Jumped out of an airplane (tandem). 2. Been on a safari in Kenya. 3. Climbed a pyramid in Egypt. 4. Gone to the airport to meet friends and family when they’ve had layovers. 5. Lent money to someone and never expected it back. 6. Drank milk…
