Life Lesson: Dressing Room Etiquette

Let me begin by saying, I did research this topic on the internet, but ever so superficially as I was slightly terrified of what could potentially pop up on my screen.  You might believe that someone of my age and well, sophistication, might be well-versed in such matters as appropriate dressing room etiquette.  I like…

Life Lesson: Truth Telling

Truth be told I am so happy to have reached the end of our 100 days of happiness.  It’s not because I am tired of being grateful or thinking about what tiny moment might have been the bright spot of my my day.  I actually love thinking back on my day and parsing out the…

Life Lesson: When Your Sarcasm Is Returned

Oh these little humans that my sisters are raising! As has been widely established Lowi and I, well most of our family, is well-versed in sarcasm. So it would only seem understandable that our youngest generation has been in this language immersion program since the womb. I enjoy their witty banter. I enjoy their sassy…

Life Lesson: Sometimes You Gotta Go with It

Wednesday afternoon I started to feel a familiar tickle at the back of my throat. You know, the unmistakable sign that a cold is coming on. At first, it didn’t really register with me because it’s August and who gets a cold in AUGUST?!? But soon the realization sunk in… ugh! Then the resistance began….

Life Lesson: When You Don’t Make The Cut

While on vacation this summer we took a deep sea fishing trip. While I enjoyed the ride out to the middle of the ocean with the sun on my face and the breeze in my hair, that wasn’t exactly what the excursion was about. Our goal was to catch A LOT of fish for our…

Life Lesson: Facebook Made Me Socially Awkward

I’ve heard it be said that GPS and navigation systems have made us directionally inept. I’m not sure that’s incorrect. But what I am sure of after my own bizarre antics this week is that Facebook has made me socially awkward. This is not to imply that I previously was skilled at my social interactions…