Cruisin’ Along

I like boats. I like sailing. I love the water, the wind in my face and the sun shining down. Summer is perfect when you’re just cruisin’ along, enjoying the weekend. Vacation is nearly over. Summer Camp is, too. The Read More …

Just Missed It

Darn. That was my favorite song from the whole play and I just missed it. That wasn’t the only thing…there was also: the express train home on a Friday night. the car turning in front of you unexpectedly. the text Read More …

Are You Sure

I can’t help thinking of the movie The Princess Bride from a short interaction this evening at dinner. At least a few times tonight, I just wanted to ask “Are you sure you know how this menu item is made?” Read More …

Too Close

Sometimes, you can be too close to something or someone and not see what is reality until you see it in a picture. Online. With comments from others around you. Pictures tell a thousand words…some of them are “wow, how Read More …

The After Party

Ahh, the after party…always fun. No one ever wants the fun to end, even though the party, is indeed, over. On this special occasion, hanging out for a few more hours with family, was just what we needed. It couldn’t Read More …

Caterers Are Awesome

For a long time, I have believed that caterers are awesome. When I was a kid, my mom and my aunt started helping friends with parties, anniversary galas and family reunions. Soon, they had their own catering company and a Read More …

Stop and Assess the Priorities

It’s pouring rain, flood warnings. Easy to know that it is probably time to stop and assess the priorities. Like, should we go out to get together with the girls as planned? Yes! Well, probably yes. How bad is the Read More …

Christmas in July

We used to order everything for Christmas in July – at the very latest – to be ready for the retail season. That doesn’t mean, however, that people around the country (the world?) should buy everything they need for the Read More …

Keep It Organized

It is best if you can start from the beginning and keep it organized. Not to take anything away from the professional organizers…they definitely can help you when you can’t manage to handle things once.  That said….try your best to Read More …