When it comes to living in this digital age, it can feel like a modern-day Dickens novel: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness ... we had everything before us, we had nothing before us ..." We have access … [Read more...] about My Favorite Online Resources for Pretty Much Everything
Three Days in New York City
Three days in New York City ... what's a girl to do? Eat, walk and shop, of course! Mike likes to tease me about my love of taking surveys. What can I say? I'm a sucker for a good survey that finds its way to my inbox. Often these surveys are to see if I'm eligible to … [Read more...] about Three Days in New York City
February 2016 Must-Reads
What is it about February? It's the shortest month of the year, and yet it drags on forever. And it's such a meh month. Meh weather, meh holiday, and for me this year, meh books. While I didn't read anything I hated or couldn't finish, there was only one book that I absolutely … [Read more...] about February 2016 Must-Reads
Self-Care for the Dazed and Confused (of the Bird or Introverted Human Variety)
A few weeks ago I heard a thunk against the kitchen window, and my heart sank. I knew what that sound meant - a bird had flown into the window. I stepped outside and sure enough, there was a bird lying motionless on the deck. There's not really much you can do in this situation, … [Read more...] about Self-Care for the Dazed and Confused (of the Bird or Introverted Human Variety)
The Short List: February
This is how February feels to me: so close to spring, and yet I'm not sure I can make it. We had temperatures in the 60s this past weekend and it was glorious. I sat outside and read, and was thrilled to see a few of the bulbs I planted last fall beginning to peek out of the … [Read more...] about The Short List: February