Fabulous Friday: RIGHT UNDER MY NOSE!

Jul 26, 2013 | Blog

There’s nothing quite like the scent of lavender. It’s distinct fragrance conjures up memories for everyone, from Grandma’s drawer liners to the somewhat dubious “perfume” we meticulously concocted as children. Last week I found a gem right under my nose here in...

Birthday Gold Dust!

Jul 18, 2013 | Blog

My baby (I know he’s a teen, but he’s my youngest and will therefore always be my baby) turned FOURTEEN this week. FOURTEEN. The age I was when I started dating his father. Oh my. Surely I was an “old” fourteen. Yes, that’s absolutely it....

Fabulous Fridays: "THREE TEARS FOR THE DRESS!"

Jul 12, 2013 | Blog

Hip hip, hooray! Okay, there may have been more than THREE tears, but the decision was unanimous and Charlotte’s wedding dress has been purchased! Yay! (Phew!) My post a couple of weeks ago:...

SPECIAL STORYTIMES

Jul 11, 2013 | Blog

Got kids? Know any kids? If they are of the age where you can read them stories aloud, I have an amazing nugget for you:         And it just so happens one of my short stories is in their newly published book…   As most of you know, I...

Fabulous Fridays: "SAYING YES TO THE DRESS!"

Jun 28, 2013 | Blog

It’s the magical moment we dream of as mothers. From the time our baby girl is born, we imagine the far-off day when we’ll see her in a wedding dress. Not to wish away the years, but to embrace her future and share in her joy. Yesterday, I saw my daughter in a wedding...

Dear Dad…

Jun 17, 2013 | Blog

I hope you had a truly wonderful Fathers Day. I know we spoke on the phone, but it’s still not the same. I always feel guilty about not seeing you for this celebration. I guess it’s the price I pay for living on another continent, but I would so love to pop over for...