South Beach Update – Week 12

I was never very good at math.  I struggle with even the most basic mathematical concepts.  I have a hard time balancing my checkbook.  And let’s not even talk about geometry or calculus.  I do much better when letters represent sounds, not numbers.  But here’s a proof I discovered – on my own, no less… Continue reading South Beach Update – Week 12

Sarah’s Sweet 16!

How can it be?  My niece is 16 today! For once, I won’t focus on how old that makes me feel, because really, to a 16 year old I AM old.  Let’s face it.  I’ve had my driver’s license for more years than she’s been alive, so yeah, I fall into the “old but hopefully… Continue reading Sarah’s Sweet 16!

Death of a Doughboy

With many thanks to my brother who sent me this yesterday Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities… Continue reading Death of a Doughboy

By Popular Demand

I confess, I’m not very good when it comes to making potato salad. I either overcook the potatoes, thereby creating a mashed potato gloopy mess, or I undercook them and end up with a potato salad where the potatoes are crunchier than the celery. Neither option is particularly appetizing. In the 18 years since I… Continue reading By Popular Demand

At a loss

I sit here at my desk, tears stinging my eyes, my heart broken. And I’m at a complete loss for words. So forgive me if my post today seems a bit bumbling, a bit disconnected, a bit scattered.   I’m feeling much the same way right now. The family of one of Crisana’s preschool classmates is… Continue reading At a loss

Do you SALSA?

Yesterday being Cinco de Mayo and all, I decided to celebrate by posting some great salsa recipes.  However, due to it being Monday and having to deal with unexpected little crises like Peekaboo throwing up IN MY SHOES, I wasn’t able to sit down to organize my thoughts into even a somewhat-coherent passage. So, despite… Continue reading Do you SALSA?

“Cross”-examination: the final chapter?

It has been a long time since I’ve done a “cross”-examination. Please don’t take that to mean we’ve quit going to church. We haven’t. We just haven’t been visiting new churches every week. Rather, I have a little “love story” to share with you…