Happy Halloween! For the past six years my husband and I have hosted a Halloween party at our home. We (or, should I say… I) love this holiday. I love the theatrical nature of it. I love the multitude of themes. I just love it. We’ve done several different themes over the years. So, this …
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Mother’s Day: The Role of Mom
I’m a lucky woman. I have a lot of people in my life who love me and who I love. I’ve had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend so far and have enjoyed every moment of celebrating mothers and being celebrated by my husband and son. Every Mother’s Day I spend some time thinking about my …
{Weekend in Review} Working is hard when on cold medication
Happy April Fools! As usual, Google never disappoints! I was so very sick this weekend that I did nothing at all except try my best to catch up on the mountain of work I had. BTW… writing while on cold medication is a joke. I felt like I was trying to write with half a brain. …
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{Holidays} Happy Pi Day
Today, March 14 (3.14) is National Pi Day! In honor of today we are having dinner with some friends and everyone is bringing pie! We’ll have an appetizer pie, main-course pie, and dessert pie to enjoy. I may bring a little mini pie just so we will eat 3.14 pies together— it just seems appropriate. I’m …
{Weekend in Review} Valentine’s Day, Ladies’ Night Out, and a Lazy Weekend
My weekend began on Thursday with a lovely Valentine’s Day! I mean… it was the BEST. My little guy and I hung out during the morning hours and met my husband for a delicious Japanese lunch at Koji Osakaya in downtown Portland. We love this restaurant for its authentic cuisine and great service. The little …
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