Storage Wars is here in Lafayette, figuratively speaking. My boys adore this TV program and I feign disinterest. We watch together while I wait for the dryer to finish or fold clothes. “Well, if I must.” If you have never watched the show, about five junk experts...
Music makes a mark on everyone. It creates moods, thoughts and memories. My parents, and more my dad, loved music. His albums are ingrained on my brain to this day, anything from jazz to Hawaiian opera. With my own kids, I’m not sure if I’m leaving a mark on them...
Ruby Slippers Now that I’m on a shopping high, I wander up to the “Salon” section of shoes. I’ve got time and no particular goals. I want to try the shoe so many wear everywhere. They are designery, classy and comfy looking: Tory Burch. I’m a bit afraid, hate to...
Something out of this world affected my family and me. We had a non-sport commitment Saturday we didn’t know how to fill. This is uncharted territory. My little guys suggested something of their own free will, a novel idea: Shopping in The City and dinner...
By My Littlest Angel Bon-Bon Day turned into a two-week tour. Menial tasks went MIA for a few days, then turned into seven days and then seven days times two. Seventh Heaven? I skipped exercise and cooking. I slept in and ate sweets. What seemed impossible and...
Bon Bon Day What does it take to give mom a day off? Say a day to eat bon bons and wear a dressing gown and feathery high heels. That’s a dream day my mom romanticized while I was growing up. I’m in. And here’s another million-dollar question, to...
