Well, the “bucket list” is everywhere, and it’s a cool idea – those things you want to do before you kick the bucket. I wanted to try something a bit different, and decided to make a list of those things that I’ve never done, and may not ever want to do. ** 1. I was [...]
Do We Know Who We Are?
March 25, 2012 by 49 Comments
Without getting too existential – Who are we? And what is it that we want to communicate about ourselves; about what we observe? Who are we as bloggers and writers (I use the terms interchangably – after all bloggers do “write”). In the musical Les Miserables based on Victor Hugo’s great novel about the French [...]
Enjoying an Oh-Moment, or is it Moment-Oh!
March 23, 2012 by 42 Comments
I sat on a park bench in the middle of the afternoon. One of those precious-few moments in life where everything comes together, out of random chaos. It was 72 degrees Faranheit, sunny, and with a cool breeze. All around, there was the din of voices. People shuffled past me. Parents were pushing strollers with [...]
Child’s First Birthday Cake – Make it a Smash Cake
March 19, 2012 by 63 Comments
It’s your baby’s first birthday. You buy a fantastic cake. Really well-decorated, tons of frosting – a pastry of perfection that anyone, except for a newly-turned-one year old would truly appreciate. One that looks something like this: I’m all for a really nice celebration, and great cake, for that special little youngster. However, I’m still [...]
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