I knew something was up when Eli kept coming to me with random comments last Thursday. “Do you have a peppermint? Because sometimes if I suck on a mint, it makes my throat and my stomach feel better.” “I’m not saying I feel like throwing up, but can I have the bucket beside me – [...]

1. Looking back at it now, how were your holidays and your time on New Year’s Eve? It was fine. Nothing too terribly remarkable to reflect on — just the usual sweet time with my family. 2. Do you have any unusual collections? I wouldn’t call it unusual, necessarily, but I am building up an [...]

My big nine-year-old, having cake with the family the night of his birthday. Note to my friends: if you don’t hear from me this week, it’s because I’m trying to get the house ready for the second installment of Apted Party Palooza 2011. The first episode was in January, when Zach turned 13. Now it’s [...]

Aww! This vintage image reminds me of our sweet chocolate Lab in heaven, Molly. And that’s me, holding her. Hope everyone has a great St. Patty’s day! Now, on to the column I wrote for the occasion, which ran in yesterday’s paper…. _____________________ Don’t forget to wear something green tomorrow. If you don’t, you might [...]

Two special anniversaries occurred this winter. One – my 20th wedding anniversary – I wrote about. But the other slipped my mind until now. February 8th marked my five-year anniversary of writing this column. It’s crazy to think that I’ve been writing here for that long. In many ways, it doesn’t seem like it’s been [...]