As 2103 draws to a close, I wanted to look back on some of the books I read this year. I didn’t do as much reading as would have liked, in fact, reading more is on my list for 2014. However, I did manage to read the third book in the Game of Thrones series and Revenge Wears Prada the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Of the dozen or so books I read this year, two books seemed to…
My grandmother has been on my mind a lot lately. She passed away a little over two years ago, but this fall I was going through a box of old papers and found the last birthday card she sent me. I think I was taken aback because I didn’t realize that I still had the card. Since she has been on my mind, I decided to replicate one of her recipes. I thought I’d pick a holiday themed recipe. I…
Yes, I know that song says that there are 12 days of Chistmas and ABC Family says there are 25 days of Christmas, but in my closet it’s the eight days of Christmas. Over the years, I have accumulated quite a stash of Christmas clothing. Some items are cute, some items are….well, they’re tacky. I have Christmas sweaters, tee shirts, red cardigan, green cardigan, Christmas tree ballet flats, green Chucks, a headband made from garland….you get the idea. Why do…
November…the month we traditionally give thanks for all of the good things in our lives was a busy one. Last year, I was one of those people who made the daily facebook post detailing what I was thankful for on each particular day. Instead of rehasing each day, I am going to choose two highlight two things for which I am thankful. The first being my family. I am one of the lucky ones who has a family with with…
“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” Those words pretty much sum up my fall. October was filled with work, awards, football and music. The highlight of the month was the Matt Nathanson concert. I hadn’t really heard much about the opening act Joshua Radin, but I really enjoyed him. I had heard a few of his songs, I just didn’t realize they were his songs. The show was at Headliners, a local music venue. It’s small…
