little bits of joy
dear little birthday girl
To everyone who follows my blog: You may notice that you’ve seen this particular post already, in March of this year, in fact. I’m reposting it because I inadvertently deleted it from WordPress and I wanted to put it back as part of my writing adventure and history. In reposting, though, it is automatically sent […]
got game?
I’ve often said that because B. and I chose not to have kids, we ourselves often act as if we’re five (okay, I act as if I’m six). My point being that playing is a priority these days. So on our most recent vacation, we thought we’d up the fun quotient and take a stash […]
just like this
There’s an expression that I grew up with and heard very frequently when I lived in New York, but haven’t heard used at all, I don’t think, for the past 28 years (as long as I’ve been on the West Coast). In fact, not until B. said it the other day (he grew up with […]
braided together
The Saturday before Father’s Day seems like the perfect time for me to repost this piece about some wonderful memories I have of spending Saturday mornings together with my dad when I was growing up. A toast to dads and the daughters who love them. I am so happy for my friends who have had […]
good tidings
Post-eclipse aside, it just doesn’t seem like the sun (metaphorically, in this case) shines very much these days. But just when it seems like we’re facing the dark side of the moon, figuratively, finding one’s light can really help. Even if it’s just for a few moments, letting the sunshine in can surely mean the […]
gidget goes birthday
As another birthday is here (and this one is certainly a milestone – how did 65 happen?), I find myself remembering birthdays from the past. The ones at college, celebrating with friends and pizza. The ones as a working person in New York City, marked by shared-March-birthday lunches with co-workers and evening cocktails with confidants. […]
who scent you?
When it comes to the power of our memories, it seems that our sense of scent is a sure way to find our way home, so to speak. Music can take us there; old photos, certainly; even the taste of a once-forgotten, now-remembered food. But scent seems to surprise us more, perhaps because it wafts […]
nosh, nosh, who’s there?
To understand that noshing is an art is to realize one of life’s great joys. Yes, a nosh is akin to a snack; to nosh is to nibble at a non-mealtime. But it is so much more – and to nosh like an expert, you need to understand some of the guidelines. Most important, a […]
seventh inning stretch
I can’t help it – I’m a Yankees girl. Growing up in NY when I did, the choices were the Yankees or the Mets. Given that my mom rooted for the Yankees and my dad the Giants; given that the Giants moved out of town the year I was born (along with “da bums” from […]
what’s up, buttercup?
Few inanimate objects are as happy as a cupcake. These delightful “cups of cake” (as B. calls them) provide the exactly right proportion of downright joy per square bite. Because each cupcake is its own universe of pure indulgence, each is another chance to explore something new. Unlike a slice from a full-on cake (and […]
rice on your head 