A conversation with my brother in his studio right before going on his Google+ Talk Show as a guest. “I’m excited about being on your show, Dan.” “I think you’ll do great. But there is one thing we need to… Read More ›
Family
Love
“Grandma, who is this?” “His name is George. I got him when I was a little girl just like you.” “He’s yours?” “Yes, he is mine. But he is very old so I keep him in a safe and secret… Read More ›
A Love Letter to My Husband
Dear Bob, In the chick flicks I watch with my girlfriends, the guy is always doing romantic stuff to the girl. Sending flowers, writing poems, scattering rose petals and whispering sweet nothings into her ear. And some of my friends… Read More ›
Mars and Venus
“Bob, I’m so glad you can come to my company Christmas party in Connecticut. The Mohegan Sun is supposed to be a pretty cool place.” “Yep.” “But since I will have been attending the sales conference for 4 days prior,… Read More ›
Conversations you never thought you’d have with your mother
“Hey mom, what did you do today?” “I went with some friends to a quilt show, then we went to the fabric store.” “Did you find any good fabrics?” “Yes. While my friends and I were there, a man came… Read More ›
Like Grandma like Granddaughter
It would appear that Amie may have picked up her grandmother’s habit of blurting out totally inappropriate statements when you least expect it. Earlier today we were on our way out to go shopping when she walked over to a… Read More ›
The Greatest Party Ever (Eventually)
My parents recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the historic (1797) Wayside Inn located in Middletown, VA and operated by Lois Charon, a charming and very cooperative innkeeper. I was eager to help so I took responsibility for the… Read More ›
Official Gay Friends
Every woman needs at least one “official” gay guy friend. This is the man who will go shopping with you, give you advice on your hair, listen to you tell every single detail of a story, and basically do everything… Read More ›
How to mess with your husband in 5 easy steps
Well, much to my disappointment the football strike is over. And as I write this, my husband is sitting in the living room once again watching Sunday night football. So, here are 5 things you can do to mess with… Read More ›
Nothing is Sacred
“So, Michael, how are things going with your daughters?” “I’m not sure I’m going to survive and they aren’t even teenagers yet.” “Yes, raising daughters is not for the weak. But its important that you keep the lines of communication… Read More ›
Did I say that out loud? 