The Kiss
Warning: this post doesn’t really have much to do with anything. It’s just an excuse to show you something cute. Namely, my roommate’s puppy kissing my friend, Chuck. That’s all.
Month: February 2012
Cider Speakeasy
It’s not often that I get to find the super secret drinking spots in the area, but sometimes you’re with the right person with the intel. Unfortunately, no names or photos, since my big mouth and I don’t want to be the ones to spoil it. …
Some Lessons from Whitney Houston
Love will save the day.
Say a prayer with every heartbeat.
Never walk in anyone’s shadow.
Sometimes broken hearts can find their way home.
Don’t change all your colors for another.
Be every woman.
Take a chance on loving, no matter the price.
Find hope in your heart, and know your own strength.
If that special place you’ve been dreaming of leads you to a lonely place, find your strength in love.
It’s best to dance with somebody who loves you.
Look a little further, and there are even more ….
Leftovers from the Bday Weekend
The lovely weekend of celebrating continued with shopping at the local tourist traps and a party! First, the shopping. Right after a stop for tea. Striking a dorky pose in front of a hidden herb garden in Duncans Mills. Hours later, I stare down this, …
Address the Present Moment
My fabulous aunt introduced me to the blog by Flux Capacitor a couple months ago. I check in when I need sensitive insight and feel starved for rich writing. The other day I stumbled upon this beautiful post from her and I think you should, too. …
The Best Nightlight Ever
From the Ya-Ya dinner the night before, one of Fairy Godmother’s birthday gifts was this original nightlight made by one of her best friends. Honestly, this artist leaves a trail of beauty wherever she goes, and one day I hope to share pictures of her garden with you.
Her latest creation is a nightlight transformed from a sardine tin and adorned with old jewelry, beads and a broken watch.
Hank really liked it, too.
What’s tricky about putting them together is all the drilling and wiring parts together. The gluing has to be minimal, since the lightbulb heats the piece up.
Alas, these are one of a kind treasures are only made on a case by case basis because of all the time they entail, but they’re really something, aren’t they?
Dinner with the Ya-Yas
I’m still full from an amazing birthday dinner last night for my Fairy Godmother. So nice to be included with all her friends! In my life, this is the busiest birthday season of the year, which means lots of parties, lots of delicious food, and …
A Friend Surprise
This week has been a whirlwind of celebrating birthdays, love, new projects and inspiration. Yesterday, I had my first session of physical therapy. Success! In one five minute exercise of resistance and deep tissue massage, I recovered 10% of lost range of motion in my …
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I was this close to feeling the sting of singleness this Valentine’s Day until my roommate, Sugar, knocked some sense into me with a reminder of how the love in your life is not dictated by your relationship status.
So instead of getting lonely, we watched Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (how did I survive childhood without ever seeing that movie?) and made valentines. At last, I found a use for the intricate paper cuts I brought home from China!
Dad, can you guess which one is yours?
As if Sugar wasn’t already one of the most talented and driven ladies I’ve had the privilege to know, she’s also a tremendous artist. This was her valentine to her parents, which moved me to tears. Yep, I’m a gal with a lot of feelings. (Of course, Sugar humbly declares she’s had little experience with portraits.)
Wishing you lots of love today and every day.
31st Year
A lovely birthday surprise to brighten my room, and test my plant-guardian challenges! The message is clear. I need to wear more red this year.