Panini Cafe

Sometimes I go to a restaurant just often enough to know what I like, but not often enough to want to go beyond that. Right now, that’s the stage I’m at with Panini Cafe. I know I like the falafel… Read morePanini Cafe

My Dream Vacation

Before J and I were married, I was working on a project that was extremely stressful. I told him that I wanted a beach vacation–“But not just any beach vacation. I don’t want to have to cross the street to… Read moreMy Dream Vacation

If You Like “Lost”

You’ll love NBC’s Crusoe! Or will you? Don’t get me wrong–I’m happy to see classic literature adapted for the small screen. But I’m suspicious about this choice, considering the success of ABC’s Lost.  Plus it looks like they’ve added a… Read moreIf You Like “Lost”

What Kind of Cereal am I?

You Are Cheerios Like other Cheerios eaters, you want to be a responsible adult. But you can’t help but still be a kid at heart! You try to make good decisions. You’re a clean cut, conscientious person. You’re the type… Read moreWhat Kind of Cereal am I?

Coming Home

I just want to pull into my driveway and see no one. I just want to be able to walk from my car to my door without wondering: friend or foe?

Shanghai Red’s

For the life of me, I can’t figure out the name of this place. There is absolutely nothing Chinese about the food at Shanghai Red’s. A friend suggested that we meet there for brunch, and since I’d heard good things… Read moreShanghai Red’s

Shake, Rattle, and Roll

Today we had an earthquake. Sure, there are earthquakes just about every day. But I don’t feel most of them, so this one seemed noteworthy at 5.4 on whatever scale it is that they use these days. According to the… Read moreShake, Rattle, and Roll

Happy Birthday to Me

It’s not my birthday. In fact, it’s nowhere near my birthday, which was in February. However, two of my friends gave me a gift card to Lawry’s. If you’re not familiar with Lawry’s, since the 1930s they’ve served prime rib… Read moreHappy Birthday to Me

Gentlemen Prefer Fixer-Uppers…

…but men marry move-in ready. (Anita Loos, I’m not) The original plan for today was for both of us to take a vacation day, so that we could meet with a financial planner. This was rescheduled from about three weeks… Read moreGentlemen Prefer Fixer-Uppers…