My life has changed in the past year in really monumental ways...for those who don't know, I became a stepmother which is a pretty dramatic change from my unencumbered single past. I'm reminded each day about what I learned back in grade school, which now seems like a lifetime ago (not to sound . . .
Do you make yourself a priority?
Admittedly, we live in a pretty self-indulgent society these days. Who can go a day without posting something to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc just so we can publicize our thoughts and experiences to others? And how many times do we give in to that little voice that says, "buy that purse - you . . .
Anger does not become you
When I was growing up, my Italian grandmother used to come and visit us in Houston during summers and holidays. I loved my grandmother. She always smelled good and carried little lemon drops in her purse for me. We played together and cooked together. However, when I didn't want to do something she . . .
Things to think about on your Valentine’s Day Eve…
For me, Valentine's Day has always been overrated. I mean, it's a greeting card holiday and an excuse for companies to make money through sentiment. Okay, that's the cynic in me, but you know what I'm talking about. Then there's the other side of me that sees February 14th as a day filled with . . .
Do-overs
I have to stop myself sometimes from reliving the past. And not the kind of happy nostalgic reliving that involves exotic travels, a good bottle of champagne, or tasting the most amazing chocolate chip cookie ever. More like the kind where I try to fix what I did wrong. Remembering all the things I . . .
Using your radar
I was having drinks with a friend of mine last week. We were sitting at the bar, having a rather heated discussion about the struggles of dating and boys (of course). I'm firmly in the "of course you'll find someone if you're patient and persistent" camp, while she's more of the "I'll believe it . . .
