Guess what...I'm going to be on The Motherhood talking about cocktails! So apropos, n'est pas? I’m terribly thrilled to invite you to join me in a live, text-based discussion in The Motherhood to talk about a really fun topic – cocktails and entertaining. I’ll be … [Read more...] about The Motherhood Happy Hour – 5:00 Fridays
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Baseball and Beer – 5:00 Fridays
We have spent almost nine blissful years out of the over-scheduled din of child rearing in modern times. Bird and Deal have each enjoyed stints in various sports and taken swimming lessons, piano lessons, hip hop class, and art class. They lead a well-rounded life that is full of … [Read more...] about Baseball and Beer – 5:00 Fridays
Tacky Punch – 5:00 Fridays
It's March 23. It's not a significant day, but the late days in March do remind me of my years in Minneapolis. March was the most difficult month of winter to endure because it was still cold and gray, and the streets were sullied with sooty slush and snow. It was a tough reality … [Read more...] about Tacky Punch – 5:00 Fridays
Frozen Planet in a Glass – 5:00 Fridays
I get some pretty cool opportunities thanks to this little blog of mine. Earlier this week I got to participate in a chat with Vanessa Berlowitz, series producer of Frozen Planet. Vanessa spent two and a half years in the North Pole and South Pole filming the most adorable of … [Read more...] about Frozen Planet in a Glass – 5:00 Fridays
Swimming – 5:00 Fridays
There's a little something this time of year that the leprechauns from Oak Brook, Illinois bring all over the country. I'm talking about the Shamrock Shake. Bird and Deal are crazy for it. I suppose they would say it (sham)rocks. Both boys have been taking swimming … [Read more...] about Swimming – 5:00 Fridays
Late & Short Margarita – 5:00 Fridays
The whole adage "a day late and a dollar short" really strikes a chord with me. In fact, right now I am actually two days late and many dollars short. Dude, I missed National Margarita Day! It was on February 22. I've been nursing a cold anyway so I was drinking chamomile tea … [Read more...] about Late & Short Margarita – 5:00 Fridays
Thin Mint in a Mug – 5:00 Fridays
In my world there aren't four seasons. It kinda ruins the magic of The Four Seasons, the hotel and the band. Aw, let's be honest, nothing ruins the magic of The Four Seasons hotel. That place is tops any which way you look at it. I have fond memories of soaking in a luxurious tub … [Read more...] about Thin Mint in a Mug – 5:00 Fridays