Thanksgiving has once again come and gone leaving behind a turkey carcass and the promise of homemade soup. The boys were with their dad and his large family on Thursday. I sent them off with a loaf of freshly baked bread, content to spend the morning tramping around the golf course with Jeter gathering bittersweet … Continue reading My plate is full
Month: November 2015
Ode to my (p)leather jacket
Five years ago I bought a super cool motorcycle style jacket. It was beautifully broken in with a patina that mimicked years of wear and I found that it went with everything from jeans and boots to velvet and heels. It was probably the best article of clothing I ever bought at Marshall's and it … Continue reading Ode to my (p)leather jacket
Tara Kitchen
Sunday, more than ever, has become my "Me" day. Yesterday I had hours to myself to do whatever I felt like - once the waffles and bacon had been cooked, served and cleaned up and payroll had been done and the sheets had been changed and I had met with Linda Kindlon at Bake for … Continue reading Tara Kitchen
Worst mother, best neighbors
Last Monday, my oldest son and I took a walk with Jeter around the neighborhood. We were about a mile away from our house when we came across some curbside treasure - a leather couch in remarkably good condition. Hmmm. I should tell you about our history with couches. In the last 20 years there … Continue reading Worst mother, best neighbors
W(h)ine List
There have been a few moments in the past week or two when I've felt reasonably competent when it comes to keeping all of the necessary balls in the air when it involves Lark + Lily. I've moved forward from the preliminary weeks of being a business owner when I felt nearly overwhelmed by the … Continue reading W(h)ine List
Man Crush Monday – 11/16/15
It’s been awhile since I’ve admitted who I’m crushing on, but today seems like a good day to acknowledge a guy who I think is pretty awesome. The man I’m thinking about today is someone I find attractive for his commitment to the environment, international humanitarian causes and my candidate of choice for President, Bernie … Continue reading Man Crush Monday – 11/16/15
Accepting death by living
How many moments have you had in your life when you thought to yourself, "If I die right now, I'm ok with it." One? A dozen? Somewhere in between? I hope you've had at least one because it is one of life's most liberating and unforgettable moments. I've been lucky enough to have had quite … Continue reading Accepting death by living
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