Carolyn was one of those rare gorgeous women who didn’t seem aware of how beautiful she was. We met when my daughter Alli was in first grade, and became friends with Carolyn’s identical twin daughters. They were just like their mom–blonde and beautiful, with hearts of gold. Carolyn was going through a tough time–divorced, raising […]
Save us from the stuff we save
It used to be my own dirty little secret. And then I started to read more about it—such as a recent UCLA survey which estimates 75% of American families have so much stuff crammed in the garage, they can’t get the car in it. That made me felt much better about myself. Not because I […]
Wedding Crasher
It’s an extra bonus of life in Carmel. The beach is a destination whether it’s day or night. By day, weddings are a pretty regular thing, especially during the summer. On our walk the other day, Jane and I saw three of them; two on the same beach where one group was taking some final […]
4 years later
July 4, 2012. Exactly four years ago today I started this blog. Which makes this what some people call my fourth blogiversary. I couldn’t let this day pass without some notice of that since there are very few things I’ve stuck to for this long. I started on July 4 for a very specific reason; […]
Commencement
I love everything about graduations—the ceremony, the music, the emotion, the inspiration. I don’t remember much about my own; but since I’ve been a mother it’s a different story. I remember every detail of my kids’ graduations, especially the first. It was just pre-school, Alli’s first educational experience; and it had been wonderful. As graduation […]
An unromantic proposal: spectacle or sentiment?
I know, I know. It’s barely past Valentine’s Day and love is still in the air. And I’m not against romance. I’m happily married. I believe in love at first sight and happily-ever-after fairy tales. I cry at sentimental stories, romantic comedies, and commercials. Those are all disclaimers to prove I’m not some bitter […]
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