It’s hard to believe another school year has come to an end. It’s also the time of year that I consider becoming a teacher because I would love a summer off! Our school year ended with the typical rush of activities, parties and running around trying to get gifts. It also ended with some happy…and…
May is bike month. Did you know that? It’s also one of the few months in Florida where the weather can be PERFECT for bike riding. For years I’ve debated biking to work. But as a working mom, there are many factors to consider: Do I need to pick up kids from school? Most days…
I did more than just stalk celebrities on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. There will be more to come, but I’m so exhausted. However, I did want to share with you some of the beauty of the weekend. First, a night trip to visit Thomas Jefferson. It was about midnight and we were the…
Some might call me a celebrity stalker. But I’m not. I mean, I do want to find as many celebrities as possible and become best friends with them. So if you define that as a stalker, then fine. But really, all I want is a good picture, and a good story…so that the rest of…
This has been the longest week. I mean…just emotionally draining. I’m shocked, horrified, annoyed, angry, sad, grateful… Such a mix of emotions. A few rambling thoughts I felt I had to share: I’m so impressed with runners. I can’t imagine what it’s like to run 26 miles, as I can’t even run one. No lie. …
ACTUAL CONVERSATION: Random student: “It’s so great you came back! What year did you graduate?” Me: “1994” Random student: “Oh…1994 is the year I was born! Cool!” Me: DYING….. Now – repeat this conversation about 300 times and that was my Friday night back at my high school. While I felt like an old lady…
It’s racing season in Florida! The NASCAR season kicks off Sunday with the Daytona 500 and again, there’s a chance of rain. You may remember last year when they tried to start the race, but the rain kept coming and coming and coming. Then it was called off for Sunday and rescheduled for Monday night. …
My friends k now me so well. Within a few hours of the news Monday that Tina Fey was at Walt Disney World, I had no less than 10 people ask me why I didn’t drive down and immediately search her out. The answer is simple…I’m an idiot. Think about it – you see your…
Television actually written by writers! Shows like Homeland, Downton Abbey, The Good Wife, 30 Rock, Parks & Recreation, The New Girl, Parenthood. Quality shows that people actually spend time writing and researching. Reality television is the downfall of humanity. I’m convinced. Often times, I wish I had become a television writer. Or, wish I could…
Some very sad news out of Texas today. Hostess Brands says it is going out of business, closing plants that make Twinkies and Wonder Bread and laying off all of its 18,500 workers. The Irving, Texas, company says a nationwide worker strike crippled its ability to make and deliver its products at several locations.…