Last night, like many of you, I sat down with my family to watch the Academy Awards. Actually, at first, I sat down with my daughter to watch the red carpet arrivals (these days, she’s dreaming of becoming a “fashion designer in Paris,” but like most 8-year-olds, her goals will likely change), so we spent MORE »
Many years ago, when I was still practicing law, my company transferred me to London to live. It was the first time I was living in a country away from my parents, the first time I’d traveled away from my home to make a new life. Because I was moving away from everyone I knew, MORE »
A few days ago, my 8-year-old daughter, Alex, came home from school with a note that was sent to all parents, saying, in part, the following: You don’t have to make Valentine’s Day gifts; however, if you do, please make them for at least 26 children. Oh, and also, please bring two dozen cookies. Now. MORE »
I am going to admit something to you right now: I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day. And I’m not saying this because I’m not in a relationship–in fact, I’m in a great marriage of coming on 11 years–I’ve just always been very skeptical of the day. There’s just something about a day set MORE »
File last week in our family history book under “Not One of The Better Ones.” Last week was one of those weeks where my soon-to-be-9-year-old daughter and I were pecking at each other like a couple of crotchety old hens. I was constantly repeating myself, and she was constantly failing to do what I asked MORE »
I’m not a person who tends to panic when watching the news, but OH MY GOD HAVE YOU SEEN WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THIS FLU SEASON? I mean, it’s insane: at the time of my writing this, 40 states are reporting a widespread outbreak of the flu, and — this does not give me a MORE »
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One of things I love doing around this time of year is surfing the web, reading everyone’s intentions for the new year. If the internet is any indication, 2012 was an intense year for most, and there are lots of goals being shared online of hopes and dreams fro 2013. For example: Erin Loechner wants MORE »
As we approach the new year, over the last few days I’ve been somewhat surprised at the vehemence with which people are eager to bid goodbye to the old one. “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, 2012,” one friend growled recently. “Bring on 2013.” I’m always left a little astonished by MORE »
About a month ago, I learned that Samsung was going to send me their new Galaxy camera. Can I be honest with you, here? The truth is that upon hearing the news I was somewhat ambivalent. I mean, I thought the camera was cute and all, but since I shoot with a large dSLR camera, MORE »
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A disclaimer before I begin: I love Christmas. But even more than Christmas, I love Christmas Eve. The magic in the air! The growing pile of gifts under the tree! The light meals, in anticipation of the feast to come! I’m never filled with more Christmas spirit than I am on this day. And then, MORE »
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