I love the spicy, sweet smell of holiday baking: gingerbread, mince pies, mulled wine and cider, spiced rum...but let's face it: you can't be baking (or drinking!) every day. Still, my house always smells spicy, sweet and warm all holiday long. How? My simple potpourri recipe:one orange … [Read more...]
Wednesday Affirmation
One of the people I admire most in the entire world is Tenzing Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama. And I know I'm mixing up the religious affiliations here, but during this season of the year the enduring message that I take away is the message of Peace. So in the spirit of peace, my Wednesday … [Read more...]
Back To The Future And On To The Present…
After looking at pictures and video from our first trip to the "McDonald's of the Future" in Chicago, with all the different toys and products McDonald's has had in the past 30+ years, what did I remember from childhood? What did I especially love and "have to have, please Mom?" What would be on my … [Read more...]
Foodiemeet: The Bake Off
A month (ok maybe two months ago), I signed up on twitter. I honestly had no idea what I was doing (and I still don't) but soon I started to follow others on twitter. (you guessed it, mostly foodies). I noticed a tweet announcing a "Bake Off" in November. The link explained that volunteers … [Read more...]
Swimming in the Rain
Torrential rains won't stop us from swimming in the pool! … [Read more...]
Tai is no longer rollin’ with the homies.
well, yes. My title is funny. But there's really nothing funny about having to report the death of a 32-year-old actress. NOTHING.From Popeater:Fans and friends were shocked by the untimely death of actress Brittany Murphy on Sunday morning. The 'Clueless' and 'Girl, Interrupted' actress went into … [Read more...]
Braids
Getting my hair braided on the beach. … [Read more...]
So You Want…A Pink Pea Coat!
I had a submission this week that I was really excited about...so excited, in fact, that I *may* have ended up making a purchase for myself in the process...Nancy Johnston said" I am wondering if you know where I can get a slightly above the knee length coat in pink wool or wool blend- I have one … [Read more...]
Advice re: the delivery
I was at a party recently and a soon-to-be Dad asked me if I had any advice regarding the delivery. I remember getting all kinds of unsolicited advice before Pea was born so I tend to keep my opinions to myself until I am asked for them... just a lesson learned the hard way, I … [Read more...]
Sandra Bullock: Love Her or Hate Her
so, it seems that Sandra Bullock has been nominated for TWO Golden Globes this year. The first is for her role in The Proposal, a movie I would only see if it was on HBO and that's only because Ryan Reynolds is in it. The second is for her role in The Blind Side...which I hear lovely, lovely things … [Read more...]
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