Oh, January! You always feel like the longest month imaginable, but I’d never complain about it. You’re so full of post-holiday magic, birthday celebrations, snowy weather (where I live, at least!) and a much-needed sense of hope and optimism for the months/year ahead. I adore you- and I especially adored January of 2024! And, as […]
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Happy New Year’s Weekend, everyone! A good indication that someone is getting older is the amount of times they say things like “time flew by,” or “it feels like just yesterday when…” etc., etc. as it relates to days, weeks, months and years. I, myself, must sound like I’m a fossil by now- because I’ve […]
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I cannot believe that we’re already saying farewell to November. Sure, I may have started decorating for the holidays a little early this month and yes, I’m currently listening to a Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra Christmas playlist as I write this, but still! November came and went in a flash and it deserves a […]
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Happy Halloween Eve and Greetings from Maryland, everyone! I’m spending the next couple of days here with Andrew and the kids to celebrate Halloween, and ring in both the beginning of November and the official holiday season before it’s time to fly back to Massachusetts and get ready for a very, very busy few weeks […]
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I love you, September- I really, truly and sincerely do! You are the gateway from my beloved hot and hazy days of Summer to my absolute favorite crisp and brisk Autumn nights. You are the month when all things pumpkin, apple, cozy and comforting make their triumphant comeback and I’m always sad when it’s time […]
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I have to keep reminding myself that as excited as I am for September, the Fall and all my favorite Autumnal activities, Halloween, etc., etc., that I need to practice being present and living in the moment just a little bit more- and that includes taking the time to bid a fond farewell to August […]
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I’ve had Florence & The Machine’s ‘Dog Days Are Over’ stuck in my head for most of this past weekend, mainly because it’s still such a terrific song but also because we’ve reached the end of July and are winding down on the “Dog Days of Summer” as well. While I typically associate July in […]
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It’s hard to say goodbye to a month that has been so full of fun, friends, adventures, seeing new places and indulging in great food and drinks. I never want it to end, but end it must- and so now, with only a few hours left of June 2023- I wanted to give it a […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 