This is for Michael who asked me to write something political: I don’t write about politics. That isn’t to say that I don’t have political opinions. I certainly do. I’m a registered voter. I read the newspaper (one of the… Read More ›
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The Tragedy of Netflix
I’ve become obsessed. Sherlocked. I’m a Cumberbitch. A Sherlockian. A Holmie. A Baker Street Irregular. Whatever you want to call it, I’ve got it. And I’ve got it bad. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine bought me Season… Read More ›
Happy Fourth of July!
Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th! “Independence is a heady draught, and if you drink it in your youth, it can have the same effect on the brain as young wine does. It does not matter that its taste is… Read More ›
Now that it’s over, can SOMEONE explain Curling?!?!?
It’s hard not to get into the pageantry and excitement of the Winter Olympics. The triumphs! The devastating losses! The tears! The drama! I loved watching it. And then there was Curling. I genuinely feel bad for the Curling team…. Read More ›
Tony Bennett Saved My Life – A Guest Post
Music has the power to transform lives. But in this case, it saved a life. Here’s a guest post by Avi Ciment. You can check out Avi at avisings.com or all over YouTube. Anyway, here’s his amazing story. Yesterday morning, Tony… Read More ›
Everything I Know About Surviving the Cold I Learned From Disaster Movies
Baby, it’s cold outside! I mean, I’m not throwing boiling water into the frigid air and watching it instantly turn to snow, and I’m not creating masterpieces in frozen bubbles. Still, 50 degrees in South Florida is enough for me… Read More ›
That New Notebook Feeling – Happy New Year!
2014 will be here in another few hours and with it the horns and fireworks and champagne that usher in each new year. Last year it was a moment of quiet contemplation for me as I made decisions regarding my… Read More ›
Candy Crush Intervention
Dear Candy Crush Saga User, I’ve been were you are. I know what you are going through. I was a victim too. I know what it’s like to see those colors, to hear that hypnotic tune. I know how it… Read More ›
Ten Worst Things to Say to Someone who has had a C-Section
I’ve had five c-sections. Only one of them was “planned.” Yes, I labored four times for too many hours, pushed for too many more, and still ended up in the OR having my babies by scalpel. I had three different… Read More ›
Let the Sunshine In
It’s the little things, really. Today, I found a little bit ‘o sunshine warming up my blog: I was awarded the Sunshine Award by Melinda Ziskinder, a fellow writer who blogs about parenting and life and what-not over at There… Read More ›