Last week was amazing. I got a chance to see two fascinating movies, Arthur Newman and Mud, participate in World Book Night, have lunch with some of my local blogging friends, take a pizza-making class and meet two of my all-time favorite role models – Anna Quindlen and Katie … [Read more...] about anna, katie and edith: a week with my role models
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one of the best things i learned from my mother
My mom has taught me so many big life lessons, like always following my dreams, taking care of myself and believing I can do anything. I write about her a lot, and consider her a real role model. When I mentioned to my kids, though, that I was going to write a post about … [Read more...] about one of the best things i learned from my mother
the future’s so bright, i gotta wear “buy one give one” shades from solo eyewear
When I got my first look at SOLO Eyewear, I was intrigued because they seemed so much more "me" thanthe sunglasses I've been wearing. When I learned that the company was local and run by a couple of young women who had a vision to give -- each pair purchased funds a pair of … [Read more...] about the future’s so bright, i gotta wear “buy one give one” shades from solo eyewear
look good feel better: the new psa for #lgfb week
Share this powerful new PSA from Look Good Feel Better with the women in your life who are undergoing cancer treatment. It may change their lives. … [Read more...] about look good feel better: the new psa for #lgfb week
i was a giver for world book night 2013
My favorite gifts to give – and get – are books. If you’re a reader, I don’t think there’s anything more personal, thoughtful and meaningful than a book someone picked out especially for you. So, when my friend Pamela Lear wrote a post for me last April about World Book Night … [Read more...] about i was a giver for world book night 2013
myrdin thompson – change agent and shot@life champion
A couple of months ago, I wrote about my experience as a newly-appointed Shot@Life champion, flying across the country to advocate on Capitol Hill for vaccinations for children around the world. Shot@Life celebrates its first birthday this week, which also happens to be Global … [Read more...] about myrdin thompson – change agent and shot@life champion
making french macarons at sur la table!
After this harrowing week, it seemed time for a light and fluffy post so I thought I’d finally write about the macaron baking class I took with my mom and sister at Sur La Table. My mother wanted us to take a cooking class during our annual birthday spa weekend but, since I … [Read more...] about making french macarons at sur la table!
the week that tested the hearts of mothers
This has been the kind of week that tests the hearts of mothers. On Monday morning, I entered my local movie theater to review 42, where I spent two emotional hours sobbing over how horrible people can be to each other and feeling grateful that my children were growing up in a … [Read more...] about the week that tested the hearts of mothers