After Mike and I graduated from our respective Ohio colleges, we moved to Michigan. There, for two years, Mike worked at Ford Motor Company as an engineer, and I started my advertising career at Young and Rubicam Brands. We adopted two cats, ate a ton of great pizza and Fatoosh Tawook salads, visited my sister while she […]
This week, Eloise and I caught Story Time at Barnes and Noble. We had a really fun morning in the cheerful children’s department, listening to a few fun stories and perusing a ton of other books. I’m admittedly obsessed with books, for adults and for children, and it’s fun to see that same love growing […]
How can this not be the brightest, most random, fun gold star of my week?! Since we adopted Dorey nearly five years ago, Urban Pooch Canine Life Center has been our favorite place in the city for grooming, boarding, and doggie daycare needs. The facility is state-of-the-art, the services are convenient and reasonable, and the […]
Ever since we lost Hannah, I haven’t been able to have flowers in the house. I used to love them. A little bit a sunshine to brighten our space. But lately I haven’t been able to see flowers as anything but condolences. Sad reminders of the worst time of our life. This week, I happened […]
Three steps forward, two steps back. It was that kind of week. Lots of sucker-punches. Meeting an 8-months pregnant woman who lightly complained about gaining four pounds in two weeks. It wasn’t her fault. I used to be innocent, too. But it hurt, understanding I never can be again. Realizing that my daughter’s sidewalk chalk drawings […]