by me | Apr 3, 2013 | city living, current non-events, Humor, renovations, Richmond VA
When I heard that Hillary Clinton found comfort in watching a particular HGTV show real estate reality show, I don’t think I’d seen the show in question for more than a minute, so I didn’t quite get how it could be comforting. Now that my husband and...
by me | Aug 2, 2012 | city living, current events, Family, food, Home, Humor, renovations, yard
It’s been a couple of weeks of taking care of what’s on top and what’s on the bottom and everything in between. Roof leaks, sewer gas smells, gas stove servicing, annual termite inspection, car issues, trips to the dentist and the GYN. I even...
by me | Jul 9, 2012 | current non-events, Family, Home, Humor, renovations
I think I have the title to my new book. Or perhaps it still needs some tweaking: What to Expect When the Fetal Position Doesn’t Clean Your House, Replace Applicances in Your Mother’s House from 4 States Over and/or Solve Your Problems. I honestly...
by me | May 18, 2012 | business, current events, Family, Home, Humor, Memoir, renovations, writing, writing for children
It’s common enough to say there are no words upon hearing of someone’s death. It’s understandable–touching even. But it can’t be said about Maurice Sendak’s passing. There are words, so many and so wonderful. And there are...
by me | Feb 16, 2012 | city living, current events, Family, Home, Humor, renovations, Richmond Architecture, Richmond VA
Some kids break bad. I don’t mean to brag, but mine break good. See? This same gentleman tore off paneling in another room one year he was in high school, inspired partly by a class on architecture. I guess he’s a little bored now, which works for me. And...
by me | Nov 10, 2011 | current non-events, Family, Home, renovations, Uncategorized
So a couple goes to a wedding, a lovely wedding of people they love and have fun with. Trouble is, they get to stay in a perfect home for one night before the wedding. Everything in its place. Beautiful accessories. Sensible furnishings. Gorgeous gardens. UGH! Hard to...
