For the Moms

I was always very concerned about my own identity, and losing myself when I became a mom. Right around the time I turned 30, I felt like finally, I really knew who I was. The 20s are so full of uncertainty and trial and error. Suddenly, I felt comfortable in my own skin and was really […]

Search On

2017 floated in surprisingly easy. I was relieved to see it welcomed with the traditional hopeful ambience, with a special reminder as to why Mariah Carey should go quietly and humbly into the night. I know, the words “humble” and “Mariah Carey” have never been together in a sentence before. I did feel bad for her […]

Saturday Sampler – Catching Up on Oscars, 50 Shades Anger, and Life

My friends! I missed you! It’s been a busy, crazy few weeks, but we must catch up. Let’s reach way back to the Oscars. What a boring show that was, huh? What I remember most was my sinking hopes for Neil Patrick Harris, as he stumbled through the show with less than funny jokes and […]

The Sexiest Love of All is…

Happy Valentine’s Day, Samplers! This year, whether you’re happily married, happily (or unhappily) single, coupled, just friends, or whatever, let’s focus on the most important form of love… self love! Not like that, c’mon. This is a moderately family-friendly blog. Sometimes. Not really. But you know what I mean. Pervs. With less personal emphasis on just […]

New Year’s Resolutions : Farewell to Flawless

Just like this entire month, I meant to post more New Year’s thoughts but didn’t. December 2014- I won’t really miss you. Sayonara. The good news is, it was because I was doing something useful (yoga.) My little pep talk reminiscing about the valuable lessons I learned in Warrior II benefitted me as well and […]

The Third Decade

This post was 30 years in the making. It still feels weird to type that. To have been on Earth for thirty (30) (XXX) years is an odd thing. I mean, not as weird as being on this Earth for like, 89 years. That’s a long ass time. But 30 is long, too. It was pretty […]

A Buffaloaded Weekend

I can probably think of endless Buffalo Portmanteaus, for at least the next few months. My “Buffaloaded” weekend was such because it was loaded with local fun, and maybe some of it included alcohol. Okay, all of it included alcohol. I know I keep saying I have to stop that, and I do mean it, […]

Going Home: My Love Affair with Buffalo, New York

There are many people who don’t understand my obsession with Buffalo, New York, and I get why. Buffalo is a rust belt city, never quite reaching its full potential for the last 50 years, a mere shadow of its original 1900’s glory. If you live in or around Buffalo, you’re fully aware of its struggles, […]

Push Ahead Monday with Massage-Like Yoga and Healthy Comfort Food

What a weekend! I was a little too busy to post, showing the little bro around town. Having visitors is the best. It’s hard not to feel sad when it’s over. So, yet again, it’s time to gear up for life. One thing I love about the youngest member of my family is how he’s […]

The In-Between: Happy Half Birthday to Me – Now We Face the Music

This is it, my call to action. Six whole months to do what I want, and what I want is this: To drop some major lbs. My body can’t handle it, and frankly, neither can my mind. I believe I will robotically shut down, Y2K style, on the morning of my 30th birthday if I […]

The In-Between: Polar Vortex Edition

I’ve never been more in-between than I am right now. It’s funny that we’re dealing with the term “polar vortex,” because I could twist it into my own definition and call my life a polar vortex; a polarizing vortex of conflicting ideas and opportunities. That may be the reason I’ve felt less than inspired to […]

The True Meaning of Christmas

Welcome Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near. Christmas Day is in our grasp, So long as we have hands to clasp. Christmas Day will always be, Just as long as we have we. Welcome Christmas, while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand. – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch […]