I’ve never really been big on Valentine’s Day celebrating. Maybe I’m a bit cynical of the “holiday” because of the years I spent working in the restaurant industry. For folks working in the service industry this is probably hands down one of the most dreaded nights of the year where everybody comes out of the woodwork . Really – why do we need just one day set aside for acts of love and kindness? Why should one day be reserved for this, why not every day? Continue reading
Homemade
Grammie’s Birthday
My mother does so much for me, my kids, my sister, her kids, and my dad – it is the personification of love. I will never be able to repay her for all she has done or will do for us all. Often her special days are celebrated with a phone call or quick text, while our children’s days are weekend events. Continue reading
Holiday Hangover

All set and ready to go
Another holiday season come and gone. The tree is down, stockings and a variety of chachkies are safely tucked away to a worn banker box in a corner of attic storage until next year. Aaaahh, peace and fucking quiet. The silence is welcomed. This year was a bit stressful – more so than years past. Continue reading