Thoughts, inspiration, balance… and randomness
It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through. - Zig Ziglar I like this quote because it pretty much describes what I went through the last few mornings. Last week, I decided - for some odd reason- to host a … Continue reading Breaking Lawn
“What day is it?" "It's today," squeaked Piglet. "My favorite day," said Pooh. ― A.A. Milne I am a big believer in living in the moment, appreciating what is front of you RIGHT NOW. What is front of you right now? For me, it is summer. Not some flaxen hair girl, but the actual season. … Continue reading Oh, I Love You, Summer
Another 2 in 1 post. First up- Pitting a Cherry- the elegant (and gadget-free) way. How do you get that pesky pit out of the cherry? I've seen paperclip methods, gadget methods, messy methods, but I think this method from Food 52 might be the cleanest and easiest. Kitchen Confidence - Courtesy Food 52 Hacking … Continue reading Pop the Cherry
Firstly, I get that writing about a topic like this (when 75% of my friends are parents) could be social suicide. But I've never been one (at least in recent times) to not blurt out how I feel about things. So I'm gonna let it fly. Secondly, full disclosure here, I am not a parent. … Continue reading Why American Parents Drive Me Nuts
Well, officially, Aussie hasn't left US soil. But he will be on his way out of town shortly. I like writing about things on this blog that are happening to me day-to-day... whether it is something I've watched, or an event I've witnessed, or an intriguing individual. I originally blogged about the Aussie in my … Continue reading Adios Aussie
Okay, so Emily is not Bella and doesn't have fangs. But she does have veneers. Large ones, and let us not forget that. So we are now in Prague on The Bachelorette, and Prague is kinda vampirish. Gothy. I love Prague. It is probably my most favorite city to visit in Europe. So, another Wolf … Continue reading Vampires Win!
I want to take a moment to talk about two loves in my life. BOOK CLUB I have the most wonderful book club. Ever. They are talented. Gorgeous. Smart. Funny. Well-read. We are each other's friends, therapists, confidants, entertainers, comediennes, companions. We help. Push. Love. Listen. Encourage. This makes book club fun. Interesting. Thought-provoking. I … Continue reading Read a Little
And so we continue our quest through Napa. Part 2 of 2. COVENANT WINES The Aussie told me that we were going to meet a fellow kosher wine maker who resides in the Napa Valley for lunch and a tasting. He was thrilled to be meeting him, as The Morgans are part of a very … Continue reading Diary of a Happy Wine Woman- Part 2
I apologize in advance for the brevity of today's post- but lil Miss LLAY (Life Love and Yoga) is a wee bit tuckered out from my Napa trip and prepping for Jacksonville. Don't you worry your pretty little heads, I'll be sure to fill you in on my Napa weekend soon. But I want to … Continue reading Croatian Persuasion
I am going away this weekend. With a date. I got a new dress! And a mani/pedi. Am I: a) going to a fraternity formal b) going to a destination wedding c) either a or b? The correct answer is "b", which I'm guessing most of you got, considering I would be a very old … Continue reading 10 Life Lessons from Being a Sorority Girl
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