Happy Friday! How awesome is that shot of K up there that's on our fridge? She partook in an all-girls skateboard camp last week and loved it so much, she wants me to sign her up for another camp session. I would have never guessed that this would be the sport of choice for my girl (my heart may not be able to handle it -- she can now "drop-in" from the highest ramp and I have my eyes partially covered as I watch her glide down smoothly then do a "kick-turn"). "Mama," she tells me, "I think I ... Read more

So, it's that time of year again when I fondly recall that the last time I willingly purchased a piece of apparel for me and K was July of 2012. I say "willingly" because I'm still miffed about having to shell out cash for a couple of t-shirts and a pair of knit capris last year on an unplanned trip. I'm going to disregard that particular incident and act as though my three-year track record of clothes shopping abstention is unblemished. What makes this truly remarkable is that I used to love ... Read more

Happy Friday! It's been a long time since I've had technical issues. My laptop seems to be under the weather, and I can't get it to snap out of its sluggish, sickly mode, so I'm going to go back up everything lest I lose my prized files. Have you seen Frida Clements' work? Last weekend, when I participated in the Urban Craft Uprising (for a Little Kunoichi signing), I had the honor of meeting this über talented illustrator, albeit briefly. Frida has a fun book (aptly titled "Have a Little ... Read more

"Earth laughs in flowers," wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson -- the earth is guffawing uncontrollably around town and I can't stop taking photos of the blooms during my daily walks. I find the pink varieties particularly arresting, but I'll always pause to capture an image of white flowers too. I've also been wandering down memory lane and contemplating, as I'm wont to do when I celebrate a birthday. The actual celebration was quiet and understated with my favorite people, just the way I like it. I ... Read more