Observations

“So what do you think, are you up for a tandem bike ride?” my husband asks over the phone. “Sure”, I say, “what time and who’s all going?” “I’m not sure but he has four tandem bikes so my guess is that’s it’s a few couples” he replies. And with that, my tandem bike adventure […]

I remember seeing the movie “The Joy Luck Club” when it came out in 1993. My younger self thought it was “the best film ever”. The movie was beautiful, poignant, tragic, and hopeful all rolled into one which is just what I craved as a young adult. These days I’m just fine with a well-crafted

I recently saw a story on CBS Sunday Morning (one of my favs which means I’ve officially become my parents) about the actor Andrew McCarthy who was an overnight success in the ’80s. I discovered Andrew in the movie Pretty in Pink and developed a mild teenage crush. I mean, he had amazing blue eyes

Recently my “far away daughter” (the fond name we have given exchange students we’ve previously hosted) asked if we could Facetime. The reason? She was having boy problems and needed to talk. Our “far away daughter” is 26 years old now and in the throes of finding a partner. As she explained things to me

“Are you looking at me? Because it really feels like everyone is staring!” Is it just me or have you had this similar internal dialogue during a Zoom call? Ahhh, Zoom fatigue. Ever wonder why you are so dazed and confused after you get off of your virtual calls? Me, too. And happily, a group

“What’s the secret to being happy?” -Everyone at some point in their life “7 Layer Bars and a good book.” -Me Okay, fine… If you insist on pressing me for a “deeper” response I’d list things like: Family and friends. Helping others. Looking for the positive. Learning new things. A good book. A good movie.

Recently I was asked to be interviewed on a podcast (cue party horns blaring and confetti cannons popping out glitter and paper everywhere)! I was scared but said yes anyway (my newest battle cry) and anxiously showed up to the virtual interview using the provided link. That, of course, is when it happened. That thing

The Girl in the Pumpkin Costume… I have a memory that still haunts me. It’s a brief moment from my high school days (which is scary enough!) but I often find myself reflecting on the seemingly insignificant blip in time. Let me paint the scene. It’s the 80’s, my senior year of high school, and

Last week’s passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an incredible loss. Because of RBG’s legal work, women enjoy many freedoms we take for granted today, such as opening up a credit card or applying for a mortgage without a man’s help.  I could seriously lose a day just thinking about what this

Once You See It, You Can’t Unsee It! “Look at the tail on that one!” a man in the crowd exclaims. I snicker quietly (seriously, how old am I?!), and take in the view. Our family is sitting in an open field in Door County, Wisconsin watching some epic meteor showers. We are at one