My Balance, Revisited

Nearly a year ago, I was inspired by a post by Oil and Garlic to write about my balance. So, where do we stand now? 1. What’s your work schedule? I still drop Baguette off at 7 so I can… Read moreMy Balance, Revisited

I Love Lucy (and Lucie)

I try to remind myself and others that the two things my mother wanted most–to have a family and have a career–happened after she turned 40. –Lucie Arnaz

Separation Anxiety

For almost a year, J has been involved in a management training program at work. He’s had lots of meetings, a group project, a mentor, you name it. This weekend he also had an overnight retreat to wrap up the… Read moreSeparation Anxiety

I Should Be Working Out

But I’m not. However, that still is one of my goals for this afternoon, while J is off on a road bike ride in Malibu. It’s been a busy weekend, and it’s barely Sunday afternoon. Yesterday we decided to see… Read moreI Should Be Working Out

Remembrance of Black Bean Sauce Past

All of my life, we’ve eaten a lot of Chinese food. When my brother and I were very young, our family didn’t eat out much. One of the few excursions we could afford on a semi-regular basis was dinner at… Read moreRemembrance of Black Bean Sauce Past

Yep, It’s a Cold

I’m glad that I bought a really comfortable couch when I moved to New Jersey, and that I brought it with me to California when J and I got married, because I’ve spent a lot of time on it over… Read moreYep, It’s a Cold

Christmas Cheer

I’m not training, but I’m definitely eating. Frosted cookies, fudge, carrot cake, gingersnaps, triple sec pound cake–and that’s just the desserts. I’m also enjoying the influx of holiday cards. I really like seeing all of the photo cards. But here’s… Read moreChristmas Cheer