December was a whirlwind of family visits, outdoor play, and heart-to-heart chats. Days filled with family and festivities. Pure joy! The months before were filled with fear, dread, and sadness. Our realities thrown off kilter, barely able to hold it together. But January is the strangest of all. It … [Read more...]
Spinning Out of Control
I know, I know. January is the month of resolutions with diet and exercise topping the list. Well, I am certainly no exception although mine is less of a resolution and more of a practical necessity. I can not afford (both financially and physically) to get any fatter. The 10+lbs I have gained in … [Read more...]
An Exciting New Endeavour
There are very few brands I really respect. And even fewer brands I admire. However, as many of you know, the Dove brand is one of them. Having worked in marketing for many years I know how hard it is to lead the way to change. It takes an exceptional brand and some brave marketers to challenge the … [Read more...]
Cancer Treatment – Week 2
First of all, I just want to thank those of you who have sent well wishes for me and my family. I really, really appreciate it. I don't have a lot of news. Things are going well, I guess. As well as something that makes you feel continuously yucky and flu like and tired can go. The good news is my … [Read more...]
Girls Weekend in Chicago!
I am in Chicago to get the inside scoop on what McDonald's is up to (more on that over the next few days) but because I have never been here I decided to ask a pal to come a few days early with me for a Girls Weekend. What a blast! Chicago is a great city. Navy Pier, the river, Magnificent Mile. We … [Read more...]
Put Radiation on The List of Things To Do
I have loved having my sister here for the last week but to be honest everything is overwhelmed by my mom's cancer and the treatment. I feel bad for my sister. Her life is in such a wonderful place! A baby on the way. A wedding to plan. In her mid-30's I'm sure she sometimes thought this might never … [Read more...]
F*#@ing Cancer Treatment Day 2
Yesterday was rough. Really, really rough. I think we were fooling ourselves a bit to think that my mom might escape any real side effects. Although I do believe that a positive attitude helps, it can not fend off the full-on body aches, shivers and fever brought on by the Interferon. Even worse … [Read more...]
Cancer Treatment Day 1
The past few days have been crazy busy. My "little" sister is here from the UK (yes, I know the woman is well into her 30's but she will always be "little" to me) and we had a big party for her and her growing belly on Saturday. There was tons of food and tons of fun but I have … [Read more...]
The Best EVER.
I really wish I could do this. It brought tears to my eyes. Amazing. Just watch... … [Read more...]
Surprising stores…
Moms often ask me not just what wardrobe essentials to buy, but where to shop for them. So, I thought I'd start a new Style File series called Surprising Stores. Us moms have little time to shop, so it's good to know that there is a huge array of stylish pieces to be found at the shops … [Read more...]