Seeing that we're officially in the merry, merry month of May, it seems appropriate to talk about flowers. Typically, we Albanians, discuss the state of the tulip beds in Washington Park at this time of the year. Are they blooming already? Will it be an epic Tulip Fest or more of a Stem Fest? I … Continue reading Talking smack
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Yoga and the best shift ever
Have you seen this heartwarming video? I myself tried to resist the repeated postings and “likes” on Facebook, but finally caved a few days ago and watched it. I cried. There was something so touching about Chelsea’s story – her own recovery from an eating disorder, the support she provides to her younger sibling, her … Continue reading Yoga and the best shift ever
The Kiss
There’s been a lot of internet chatter about this video of “strangers” kissing. It’s sparked some conversation – about first kisses, the remarkable beauty of the strangers, and about being manipulated, yet again, by a clever marketing strategy. I haven’t watched the video yet and don’t know if I ever will. I can be resistant, … Continue reading The Kiss
Keeping up with the Kardashians and Duck Dynasty – reality?
I don't really watch a lot of television, but when I do it's either a series like Mad Men or Downton Abbey, or sports. The only reality TV I watch, other than American Idol or the occasional episode of The Amazing Race, is on the Home and Garden channel. I remember first becoming aware of … Continue reading Keeping up with the Kardashians and Duck Dynasty – reality?
The end of innocence: The assassination of JFK
I wasn't alive when JFK was assassinated, but that fact didn't prevent me from feeling the void he created in the world's conscience. As the child of immigrants, the knowledge I have of my country, and it's history, have come to me from school and the media, rather than directly from my parents. The Kennedy … Continue reading The end of innocence: The assassination of JFK
Catching up with Moms@Work
Griffin and I went to a concert. I anticipated summer and clarified my economic reality with a comment. And discussed the economic reality of American women, in general. An imagined dream come true. There's an upcoming event you should think about attending. I had a really, really bad day. Dads had their day. And Sally … Continue reading Catching up with Moms@Work
A book, an event and an observation or two
That's what I've been up to over at Moms@Work. The book was about the benefits of allowing children room to grow without their parents obsessive intense encouragement and support. The event is a breakfast and networking opportunity on June 6th at the Desmond. Go and meet some Women@Work folks and get energized. Heroes don't always … Continue reading A book, an event and an observation or two