Well, the most obvious thing is the fact that, after more than ten years, I now have little wispy bangs hanging in my eyes yet again. Big step, that one. But I left the decision in the ever-so-capable hands of Heather, my fave hair person. And I’m pretty pleased with […]

So the other night I was in the bathroom at the UICA, where we’d gone to see a slightly perplexing, but mostly entertaining, film. I’d hung my purse (my cute little new purse) on the hook. The lighting in said bathroom was pretty moody. Shadows and all that. My slightly […]

A camera phone! This all started during the New York trip. When the flight attendant reminded us that we needed to turn off our cell phones, I dutifully did so, even though I NEVER get calls (barring the one I got this morning from some guy asking for Mike). As […]

I want to warn all of those unsuspecting women (and men since it could also apply in certain situations) out there about the perils of the ultrasound. You see the pregnant women on the sitcoms or dramas, with the nurse running the wand over the hugely distended belly while the […]

Hanging with the Auntie It’s been a rotten week. I’m hopeful that today marks the end of it. Feel free to read his take on it. I haven’t much more to offer. Except for some thanks. Thanks to Stacy for being a friend indeed to friends in need. Thanks to […]

Fueled by this lovely breakfast (a repeat from here, but that one was snapped with my G2), I got in some gardening and a good long walk today. I battled the blusteriness for about an hour. It felt good to have my hair blown all about. Fresh air. Ahhhh. It’s […]

My life just got better. Me, the one who likes to create old-fashioned lists complete with check boxes and all, has just discovered (yes, that’s bad sentence structure) Ta-da Lists. Woo hoo! The online version I can access from anywhere. This is way, way, way too cool. I just lugged […]

In that bag she has five pairs of Victoria’s undies…a girl of luxury I’d become a bit dependent on The Coffee Beanery at the mall. When you have a baby, you start thinking about the easiest way to get in and out of places. Carrying him into the local coffee […]

I was channel surfing last night and decided to stick with VH1 for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions. Looked like a good lineup…The Pretenders, U2, Buddy Guy. All performers I really like. So B.B. King and Eric Clapton come out to induct Buddy Guy. And then, here […]

This time last year So I wished for spring and I received, for my efforts, several inches of snow instead. Enough snow that our neighbor gleefully toted his brand-new snowblower all about the ‘hood this morning, clearing the end of our driveway, our sidewalk — and the rest of them […]

I’ve let stress get a foothold in my life these days. Which doesn’t leave much room for creativity. My mind can’t even process the simplest of matters. Taking an interesting photo or writing something halfway inspiring just doesn’t seem to be on the docket at this moment. Although I appreciate […]

Rather than show another muffin pic, I’ll show the prep instead Baking. Again. Muffins. Yes. I’ve got a good excuse, though. See, being a parent of a child in daycare requires you to be a bit more thoughtful than you might otherwise be. Especially when his birthday rolls around. Luckily […]