I’m sure most of you have seen the video that has gone viral of the Texas woman licking ice cream and putting the tub back in the store freezer, all done with the exuberance of a 10 year old, except she is older and this is simply not funny. She has since been identified and … More Stupidity and The Pursuit of Greatness
I am truly honored and grateful to have been nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award! Since I started my blog a year and a half ago, I have received lots of support from blogging communities on several social media platforms. It is both encouraging and inspiring. I have written on a variety of topics and … More Blogger Recognition Award
I consider myself a selective perfectionist. I like certain things done in just the right way but I don’t obsess over it, largely because my thinking has shifted in the last 15 years. Having children does that to you – your focus automatically migrates to ensuring their happiness and the things you used to get … More Imperfect or I’m Perfect – The Human Paradox
While I was making dinner last weekend, it occurred to me that I have become somewhat of a “snob” in all things food prep and ingredients. There was a time when getting the lowest-priced olive oil or an average cut of meat on sale made my day. Gradually, I have realized that good quality is … More The Case Against Mediocrity
It’s that time of year again. As winter slowly leaves us, its harshest remnants are the ever-maligned potholes which are as seemingly permanent as the air we breathe. We cannot escape them. Every street we turn onto is peppered with gaping craters, ready to blow out tires, damage wheel alignment or worse: cause potential injuries … More RAMBLINGS – When All Else Fails, There Is Always Art
The urge to escape our daily routine is never so apparent as when spring is upon us and summer beckons, appealing to our sense of wanderlust. To me, escape means a lot more than hopping on a plane and hightailing it to a dream destination..although Bora Bora is not a bad place to land in! … More Wanderlust
The College admissions scandal which has rocked the news in recent weeks is certainly an indication that class entitlement has reared its ugly head yet again. Indictments have been announced this week, resulting in tarnished reputations and shattered hopes, all because of an elaborate scheme created by a mastermind con man to give wealthy families … More A Life of Privilege
I had to “borrow” a line for the title of this post, from the great William Shakespeare, to best summarize how incredibly exhausting and demoralizing this past winter has been – without question one of the harshest we have ever experienced here in the eastern part of the country. Mother Nature has hammered us with … More The Winter of Our Discontent
Last week, I received the best reply ever to the question: “How are you?” “Miraculous!” – as was expressed to me by the clerk behind the deli counter – of all places and from all people?! I am a regular there, a once-a-week, drop-by to pick up lunch, but the informality of the response was … More An Inconvenient Truth
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the true meaning of friendship. The people whom I call friends are the ones who are a source of loyalty, support and strength, whom I bond with over similar interests and values, who are not envious of my success or happiness, who are always there no matter how … More Friends and Other Strangers
