I am sucker for old television. I know that I am a grown woman but watching shows I remember from when I was young is like going back in time. I grew up in Brooklyn in an attached house. Our living space was small, but comfy. On the counter right next to the kitchen table where we ate every meal, sat our black and white 14 inch TV. We had three …
This past week, I presented a webinar for the NYSBA about post-interview do’s and don’ts. I described the process of searching for a job as one long networking experience. Here is my theory. Every time a candidate engages with a potential employer, they are making a contact and getting to know someone. Every interview, is an opportunity to mee …
I read an article the other day about that posed the following question – what is your favorite room in your home? I thought about that question for days but really couldn’t decide. I did narrow it down though to a three way tie. I love my kitchen. It is one of those spaces where I picked everything out when it was new (enough years ago) an …
I am pretty sure I’ve written a variation of this blog before, but I am even more smitten now, so I am writing it again. About six months ago, my grand puppy came into our family as a rescue. He is a brown Labrador mix with just the sweetest eyes. While it takes him a little time to relax, once he knows you, you can’t miss all of that boundless …
Has anyone else notice that stores are not stocked the way they used to be? I have been trying to fill in with a few pieces of clothing for the upcoming season. This is a sort of ordinary and regular tradition. Frankly, when we did school clothes shopping with the kids it was always an excuse for me to buy something new too. You know, hopping o …
I admit I’ve been a bit of a royal watcher over the years. It started with my interest in Diana. The past few days have been historic for royal watchers. Literally, the world changed. With the passing of the Queen, a new era is ushered in. I can’t help but think will we see real differences in the way the monarchy comports itself? It has be …
This weekend, I was visiting with my mom, and we were cleaning up some papers in her house. We came across a copy of the recommendation that my daughter’s high school guidance counselor had written to accompany her college applications. Let’s do the math – that was nearly ten years ago. [Let’s also look right past the age spots sprouting on my ha …
I’ll admit it. On occasion, I am a fast food fan. Not always – but sometimes, when a guilty pleasure calls. For me, that indulgence is always McDonalds. There is not much variation for me, it is a golden arches kind of thing with a nod to the best French Fries around. Are you with me?
I had soup for lunch. I really enjoy all kinds of soup. Did you notice that I didn’t say I “ate” soup or “drank” soup for lunch? Let me add here to the raging debate – well, not really – about the proper articulation of enjoying soup. To me, it is about the vessel and utensils utilized. If my soup is in a bowl and I need to lift a spoon, the …
I am sure you have all seen the news story about the Little League World Series game where two young players displayed not only sportsmanship but compassion. In an emotional moment, the pitcher sent off a fastball that just got away from him. Without any intention of injuring the batter, he nonetheless did. The batter hit the ground and stayed …
Anyone remember saying these words out loud when your kids were young only to be met with growling, pleading for five more minutes or some creative bargaining? Feels like yesterday to me. They say that youth is wasted on the young. I have learned that I am huge fan of a nap. Perhaps I have always been a fan of twenty minutes stolen here and t …
Has anyone else noticed that “of course” has become the new form of “you’re welcome”? Thank you is now often met with “of course”. Thank you for picking up dinner — “of course!”. Thanks so much for helping me with that project — “of course!”. Thanks so much for making me laugh — “of course!”. You get the drift. To be honest, I find mysel …
Here is my question for all of you. Do you still have a land line at home and if so, why? As my son plans his move to a new apartment in a new city, he signed up for internet and cable with the local provider. It was not even a glimmer of a passing thought to have an actual phone line. Of course, in the end – why should he? He has a cell pho …
It is hot outside, really hot. And I am a fan of cold, really cold. Artificially cooled air that is, not the winter blustery kind. I am a happy woman with air conditioning set in the low 60s at night. Better for sleeping but I’m pretty sure my husband does not agree with me, which I glean from the pile of fuzzy sleeping socks he has collected …
It is hot outside, really hot. And I am a fan of cold, really cold. Artificially cooled air that is, not the winter blustery kind. I am a happy woman with air conditioning set in the low 60s at night. Better for sleeping but I’m pretty sure my husband does not agree with me, which I glean from the pile of fuzzy sleeping socks he has collected …
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