I’m so excited! Catherine’s school chorus will travel to DisneyWorld in April for a competition. She’s never been there before, and neither have I! Having been raised on Walt’s amazing creations and Sunday evening episodes of “The Wonderful World of Disney,” I’m very eager to go and commune with the stories and attractions that colored my … Continue reading
Our daughter, Catherine, took this photo of us in Hyannis, MA, in 2007. Today, we’re celebrating our wedding anniversary — 18 years! I will joke that it only feels like 40. Basil will thank me for allowing him to live another 12 months. Sound anything like your marriage? A less patient man would have sent … Continue reading
Like a lot of people, I harbor several guilty pleasures — huge bowls of mint chip ice cream; music by ABBA and KISS (yes, you read that right), endless episodes of “Chopped” on the Food Network. But perhaps my guiltiest indulgence is people-watching. Do you do this, too? I can’t help it. No matter where … Continue reading
Before we get to know each other a little more — before you spend even one more minute reading this blog, it’s important that you know something about me: I am embarrassing. There. I said it. It apparently runs in the family. My mom tells a hysterical story (she always tells things better) about the … Continue reading