The "F" Word
The other day, Daddy Mac, Sam and I were driving along when Sam started giggling about knowing the “F” word. Daddy Mac and I glanced at each other, WTF? Really? In his protected worl...
Oh, What a Relief It Is!
Christmas has passed once again — phew! Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas in so many ways, but it’s a relief in so many other ways. The bottom line is that I don’t like ...
"The Grinch Stole Gerbils’ Holiday"
Hi Folks! This is in today’s Richmond Times-Dispatch Sunday Flair “In My Shoes” Column on page 1. Here is the actual link. “Grinch Stole Gerbils’ Holiday” Enjoy...
Oh, Christmas Trees!
As the horrific details of the Newtown massacre unfolded last weekend, we were fortunate enough to be alive and well at the Homestead. With all of the beauty around us, it was hard to digest the new...
Life After Newtown
Yesterday I started writing a blog entry about our weekend at the Homestead. Then with the details of the Newtown massacre weighing on all of our minds, I felt totally insensitive posting it, so I d...
"The Best of Christmas"
Here is my latest essay, “The Best of Christmas” in Robious Corridor Magazine‘s December/January 2012. (Be sure to scroll down.) In the spirit of doorbusters, here is a sneak pee...
Holiday Time: Cyn-ful Chocolate Truffles!
Hi! Here is my latest “Creative Cook” column for Robious Corridor Magazine, some decadent yet easy-to-make chocolate truffles. Holiday Time: Cyn-ful Chocolate Truffles(please scroll down...
Make a Splash on a CAYMAN ISLANDS Adventure
Here is my latest “Traveling With Tots” column from Richmond Parents Monthly‘s December issue — “Make a Splash on a Cayman Islands Adventure.” Just take a look a...