Mother’s Day

pretty table, pretty plate, pretty tastySunday evening I thanked my boys for a lovely Mother's Day and I wasn't even kidding.  There was nothing I would have changed about the day, other than to have included more guests. There was very little indulgence in the traditional sense, but you folks know how I am -  happy to be productive, … Continue reading Mother’s Day

Pass(ing it) Over

While on vacation in Palm Springs, I participated in my first Seder. What a wonderful experience! It was everything I'd ever imagined - filled with ritual, food based, and slightly chaotic. The perfect religious and special meal. The opportunity to enjoy a Seder dinner arose when Griffin and I visited an old friend of mine. The last time … Continue reading Pass(ing it) Over

April Foolishness

image from:http://amamasblog.files.wordpress.comGrown men who use the diminutive form of their nameThose silly stickers people place on the back of their vehicles showing the composition of their family.Medical facilities charging the uninsured more than they charge those with negotiated insurance rates.The incidence of double-parking in Albany, especially when there is a nearby legit space.The potholes all … Continue reading April Foolishness

3 Things I love in February (not including the Lilly boys)

image from: http://alloveralbany.com/images/Frankencake.jpgCheesecake Machismo - In the past couple of weeks I've sampled 2  of their many flavors of cheesecake and I can admit here, amongst friends, that I am now obsessed.  I've intentionally avoided their retail location (probably a good idea for someone who gets overwhelmed by too many choices) but a number of … Continue reading 3 Things I love in February (not including the Lilly boys)

Not your typical Valentine…

image from: imgs.xkcd.com/comics/valentines_day.jpgI remember years ago reading about the stages of grief experienced when a person loses a loved one to death. The stages were described as being consistent, although not necessarily in a predictable order, or universally applicable. It seems to me that the 5 stages can also be applied to a situation where … Continue reading Not your typical Valentine…

Snow Day in the DelSo

You know I love snow. And you know I love my neighborhood.  So what could be better than a snow day in the DelSo?  Here's how I like to do it...toll house and peanut butter blossomsFollowed by....a great movie!  not happy, but wonderful nonetheless.  at   the only place i want to go to see a movie.Concluded by...the … Continue reading Snow Day in the DelSo