My mother always said, “I don’t care how old the person is, I’ll give them candy if they’re wearing a costume.” I don’t even draw that line. Seriously, I have...
Family and Friends
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Thank You, Los Angeles
I’d like to give a special thanks to the city of Los Angeles. Because I’m sure they realized just how bad traffic would be if they shut down exits on...
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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
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A Dream Come True
One morning, before I was pregnant with Baguette, Mr. Sandwich said, “I had a dream last night. I was in the hallway, and a little girl in pajamas came up...
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They Grow Up So Fast
Today, Baguette is 18 months old. To be precise, 18 months ago, she was one hour and fifty-two minutes old. In true Sandwich fashion, she was very disgruntled about having...
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One of Those Weeks
You know how sometimes everything hits at once? This is one of those times. Somehow every project I have at work is at a crunch point. One of them seems...
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Mom-to-Mom (or Dad): Lunch Time
How do you pack lunches for your toddler? And what do you pack? Baguette is not a fussy eater–in fact, she has been known to enjoy a spicy dish or...
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Big Sigh, and Giggles
A week from today, Baguette will be 18 months old. I’m pretty sure she’s already turned 2. Last night, Pajanimals was banished for the evening. Why? Because someone was throwing...
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Making a Home
My father was a career Army officer. Now, you read that, and you think that we moved every 2-3 years, with the result that I feel constantly displaced. Entirely wrong....
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It’s an Honor Just to Be Nominated
It’s always nice to be recognized. And I don’t mean “you look kind of familiar–do I know you from the elevator?” Which just backfired on me last week. I mean...