If you read my blog, you know I have a couple of picky eaters in the house. So, if they both enjoy something, I figure it’s good enough to share. So, on this Inauguration Day {my daughter asked if we…
And so This is Christmas
And so this is Christmas, and what have I learned? I have learned that what I thought was a passing fear of Santa Claus for my daughter, seems to be a true, deep-rooted fear of the man in the red suit. …
Drink: Bathtub Gin Fizz
My husband and I practically share a birthday. Well, almost. They are four days apart. Two years and four days to be exact. I won’t tell you who’s older. We usually keep the celebrating to a minimum, but this year…
MDNA Tour 2012 in Phoenix
She was here and then she was gone. But before she left, she sang, danced, made political statements and showed us her arse. She of course is Madonna, and her MDNA tour was in Phoenix on Tuesday night. This was…
Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies
Have you been “Booed?” It’s a cute neighborhood tradition where a treat is left on your doorstep by a “phantom ghost.” You have two days to go out and “Boo” two more neighbors. We got “Booed” the other night, by…
September 11, 2001
I had plans that day. I was going to meet my friend Barbara for lunch. She was in town from L.A. for a conference and we hadn’t seen each other in two years. Before meeting her, I was going to…
Drink: Moscow Mule
The first time I heard about a Moscow Mule was from my good friend Oprah. Oprah and Gayle drank Moscow Mules while they were camping in Yosemite National Park. The first time I drank a Moscow Mule was at the…
A “Gnomeo and Juliet” Themed Birthday Party
My daughter turned 5-years-old last week. Six months ago, she told me she wanted a “Gnomeo and Juliet” themed party. Really? Don’t get me wrong, we love that movie. It’s adorable, truly kid-friendly, hilarious, and it’s filled with Elton John…
Gaining a New Leash on Parenting
Not so long ago there was a lot of news about parents who put their kids on “leashes.” This is nothing new, I’m not sure what sparked the interest, or why it was newsworthy, except that parents are critical of how…
Drink: How Happy You Make Me, Oh Shandy
The Shandy is making a comeback and this makes me very happy. I love a Shandy and its sister drink the Lager and Lime. You can’t call yourself British and not know what either of these drinks are. They are staples…
My Mom Kicks Arse and Takes Names
My mom hails from Scotland, so she has a beautiful Scottish accent. She had me when she was 30, which is the equivalent of having a baby at 20 today, but wasn’t so common back in the 70’s. My mom…
A Royaltastic Wedding
One year ago today, I spent half the night making delicious scones, woke up at 3 a.m., made a pot of tea and sat to watch the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The wedding brought back so many…