Welcome December

This year has flown by.  It seems that just a year ago I was setting up the Christmas tree and beginning the flurry of activities that happen in December.  Christmas is my favorite holiday and I tend to go a little overboard.  (Probably because I had no Christmas when I...

This was supposed to be about inspiration…

So I like to take pictures. My family hates it. I’m the one at all events with a camera slung around her neck saying, “Hold it. Let me get a picture.” Followed by moans and groans and rumbling of discontent. My little guy has resorted to “ruining” every picture by...

New to Me Music – Paper Route

I’m not sure where I first heard Paper Route, but I love, love, love them!  This is an indie rock band that hails from Nashville, TN.  They have some pretty deep lyrics, a cool and an unpretentious vibe reminiscent of some 80’s bands like Tears for Fears and Mr. Mister. ...

What I’m Watching

I really need an extra hour in my day. I mean, it’s October and there are a ton of new fall television shows for me to get sucked into. Have you started watching any cool new shows this season? In years past, I couldn’t wait for the special TV Guide...

Sometimes Having a Dog Really Bites

Owning a dog is a learning experience and an exercise in extreme patience.  We have an eight-month-old Portuguese Water Dog.  Porties are hypo-allergenic, active, sweet natured and lovable dogs.  What you might not know is that they are a notoriously mouthy breed.  When our breeder repeatedly warned me about this...

Oh Happy Day…

I just got back from walking Fergie, my six month old Portuguese Water Dog.  Isn’t she cute??  She’s a bundle of energy, so we try to walk her twice a day.   Between my runs and these Fergie power walks, I should stay in good shape.  Today, the sun is shining,...

Finally, it’s here…

Today marked the U.S. release of Our Version of Events by Emeli Sandé. It’s fifteen songs of awesome!!!  And get this -- I downloaded the MP3 album from Amazon for $5.  Right – $5.  What are you waiting for?  Go get it!! In case you’re not convinced, here’s a sample...

What not to do on a treadmill

I tend to do a lot of runs on the treadmill since I have two kids who aren’t old enough to babysit themselves and I have to squeeze in workouts whenever I can.  I’m the kind of runner that doesn’t mind the treadmill.  I don’t get dizzy or disoriented.  Plus,...

Happy Mother’s Day

Today is bittersweet.  I am lucky to be a mom to two wonderful kids, who spoiled me.  Early this morning, while I went for a run, they went to the bagel shop to pick up one of my favorite breakfast foods – bagels of course.  My amazing husband made bacon...

The Writer’s Voice

Do you all watch The Voice?  Well I’m participating in an event called “The Writer’s Voice”.  Check out the skinny on Brenda Drake’s blog.  In following the instructions, I need to post my query blurb and first 250 words on my blog.  Yikes!!  It’s going to be out there –...