When I was visiting my daughter in Portland last week, she was acting a little cranky on our way to dinner one night – a characteristic she obviously inherited from her mother. As soon as she got some food into her, though, she was laughing and sharing stories and was back to her … [Read more...] about feed me!
Personal Essays
the benefits of procrastination
After being away for the past five days, I have a ton of writing to catch up on. That’s why I’m now doing the laundry. And running the dishwasher. And hand washing my bras. … [Read more...] about the benefits of procrastination
my proudest parenting moment
I’m off to visit my daughter in Portland today, and can’t wrap my head around the fact that she’s done with college and is now out on her own, ready to take on the world. As I was packing for my trip, I started thinking about her as a little girl and was getting all teary … [Read more...] about my proudest parenting moment
33 years
Today is our 33rd wedding anniversary. 33 years! … [Read more...] about 33 years
back to school reimagined
Today is the first day of August, which means if you turn on the TV or open a newpaper, you’re likely to see ads and commercials for back to school sales. It’s my favorite time of year. … [Read more...] about back to school reimagined
my bucket list reimagined
I wrote my first bucket list when I was in my 20s. And it was really more of a wish list. I wanted to visit all 50 states. All seven continents. All seven Wonders of the World. … [Read more...] about my bucket list reimagined
my restoration hardware post made cbs this morning!
I was so excited when a producer from CBS This Morning contacted me to see if they could use the photos from my post yesterday for a segment about Restoration Hardware's insane 17-pound catalog drop. "Sure," I said. "If I can have lunch with Gayle King." … [Read more...] about my restoration hardware post made cbs this morning!
really, restoration hardware???
So this showed up at my front door the other day. I was intrigued by the heft of it until I realized what it actually was. 17 pounds of Restoration Hardware catalogs? … [Read more...] about really, restoration hardware???