Art is everything. I’ve always been drawn to the creators of the world. The people who can see something I can’t. The way they can mold and create and envision and write and sing and touch souls. It’s incredible. In high school art class, we were…
Confession: I’m a Mom and I’m not enjoying every moment of it.
“Enjoy it now…” If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a bazillion times from the parents who’ve gone before me. “They grow up so quickly…” It’s true. “You’ll never get this time back…” Also true. “…before you know it, they won’t want to…
Happy Birthday, my 8-year-old Vivi
And just like that, my baby turned eight at the end of January. Here’s my annual note to her: Dear Vivienne, Oh, Vivi. You’re a magical little person. A little sprite filled with sunshine and a good measure…
Today’s Life Lesson: Apologize like a 4th grader
I picked up the girls from school. Vivi was holding a piece of notebook paper folded into a square in her little hand. I asked her what it was. She unfolded it and handed it to me. “Who is…
2019 SAG Awards Red Carpet Fashion Recap
My friends, here is your Screen Actors Guild Awards Red Carpet Fashion Recap. Let’s do this. True story, first though… This is the second awards show of the season. And, this is the second awards show of the season that I…
Free HUGS on my patio. Who’s in?
Hugs are everything, right? The girls got a trampoline for Christmas and they experienced what many children before them have also known: the boxes that hold gifts are oftentimes just as great as the actual gift. The girls decided to use the…
2019 Golden Globes Red Carpet Fashion Recap
Ya’ll! Welcome back to the ever-important and necessary diversion that is fashion. The 2019 Golden Globes Red carpet is obviously not important. I mean, life is FULL and busy and chaotic and polarizing and political… but sometimes we just need…
Lovely.
A dear friend of mine recently brought this gift to my attention by John O’Donohue. What a lovely reflection. I thought I’d share… :: AT THE END OF THE DAY: A MIRROR OF QUESTIONS What dreams did I create last…
In 2019, let’s love Monday. (All the Mondays.)
I bought a new planner for 2019. It breaks down goals into weekly goals, then monthly. I’m pretty excited about it. The 2019 planner purchase is a testament to my optimism and passion for school/office supplies. It’s also a testament…
Parting is such sweet sorrow, saying goodbye to our Elf on a Shelf
There’s a bit of a hullaballoo about the Elf on a Shelf thing. And Elf drama, if you will. Basically, here’s the gist of how the Elf on a Shelf thing works for any of you who don’t have school-aged children:…
What to give everyone on your list…
Ah, marriage. I’m only 15 years into this covenant that has me legally bound to a man who is the complete and utter opposite of me, but I know that a duo with two distinct personality types can and will duel at…
Parenting isn’t for the faint of heart. Subject: Teeth Brushing
Last week Vivi, my seven-year-old, threw down the gauntlet to me. (Or at me?) Anywho, a challenge was offered, and I promptly accepted. It was approximately 7:15 a.m. on a Tuesday morning and the kid hadn’t properly brushed her teeth…
