Cute But…

What do ballerinas know? I am certain that they know a lot, about being beautiful and about being graceful and even about being cute but… most of all – about shoes. The uncomfortable ones anyway. Ballerinas MUST know how uncomfortable Read More …

You Can Call Me Brad

Tonight I was reminded of a telemarketer, or maybe it was a help desk guy who told me, “You can call me Brad Pitt.” Really? Don’t you think Brad, as in, William Bradley Pitt the actor, would have an issue Read More …

It Could Be Your Fault

I am not being judgemental or anything, not of you anyway, but…still, it could be your fault. Too. Doesn’t this time of year start to get you excited though? Spring is in the air, there are a ton of holidays Read More …

Pockets of Sunshine

Sure, the song (Pocketful of Sunshine) comes to mind, but in the late winter, early spring, it’s actually the pockets of sunshine that light our way and both welcoming and needed. Small wins. Group consensus. Head nods. Dissension becomming forward Read More …

The Love of Cupcakes

The recent trend of fancy bakers has fueled the love of cupcakes. I know this trend is a bit, well, not that current, but still – who doesn’t love cupcakes? This weekend, we had 3 birthday celebrations and one very Read More …

Broaden Your Horizons

We will applaud you when you decide to broaden your horizons. We may even support you as you adopt new vices… For years we tried to convince my father to try gourmet coffee and craft beer. It took a while, Read More …

Luck O The Irish

Just some fun and luck o the Irish being shared today. A sunny, winter, but warming day…the holiday brings us a much needed opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. We bring out our favorite Irish jokes, the green shirt, Read More …

Stories We Tell At Dinner

Sometimes, the stories we tell at dinner drive the kids to laughter. Sometimes it is confusion. Other times, down right teenage-angst. Go figure. It happens. When we were kids, we had to be careful. Dad would go on and on Read More …