Goodbye Goodbyes

The only sure thing I ever knew in my life was that only change was guaranteed and that a home was a dream that solely existed in the depths of my imagination.  For these very reasons it has always been my desire to find some permanence all while expertly avoiding it. Having said a thousand … Continue reading Goodbye Goodbyes

Scammed!

The stray dogs and cats in Puerto Rico are like the people downtown Chicago who cross streets in the middle of heavy (and fast moving) traffic and/or wait for light changes on the street corner rather than the sidewalk.  I'm not sure whether to call them fearless or stupid.  Oh, lets call a spade a … Continue reading Scammed!

What if: My Italian adventure

It was 2002 and as part of my job I put together a travel program. Being the smart woman I am, the list of countries included in the program coincided with the list of countries I wanted to visit.  That fall a group of about 36 people headed to Italy for an 8-day excursion with … Continue reading What if: My Italian adventure

Priceless

I've had issues with acne since I was a teenager and have the scars to prove it.  In my new-found effort to take better care of me I've started to see an esthetician once a month for a facial.  I call her The Sadist.  I adore her but while she is picking at my skin … Continue reading Priceless

Fork in the Road

No, this blog is not about coming to a fork in the road and having to choose which path to take.   It's about the road that I took to get to my current weight and the fork (spoon, knife, bowl, plate, etc...) that I did not just glance at while I happily passed on … Continue reading Fork in the Road

The Reality of it is…

I have lived in a purple room for the last four months.  Actually, maybe it's more of a lavender.  There are butterfly cut outs taped to the walls and hanging from the ceiling.  It's the room my almost 6-year old niece slept in when my brother still lived here and had her over during the … Continue reading The Reality of it is…