My Nana passed away two weeks ago. Her impact on my life and the person I've become was profound. With permission, I am sharing my Aunt Karen's eulogy, which she read to family and friends the day we laid her to rest. Thank you all for being here to pay tribute to, and … [Read more...]
Last Minute Gift: Vellabox Candle Subscription
UPDATED on August 8, 2025. So many years later, I still love this. My gift guide has only one thing on it: Vellabox candles. I first met Vellabox last year and I loved it at first sight. It's the only subscription box that has come along that I would actually recommend. … [Read more...]
Airport Hotel – Begin Your Adventure at Hyatt Regency LAX
Take It Easy Before You Begin Your Next Adventure I fly out of LAX quite often. Let's be honest: I prefer Burbank, like everyone else in the area, because it's smaller and friendlier. But for the trip in this story, I had to fly out of LAX because I was going to Cancun. My flight … [Read more...]
My Amazing Banana Bread – Recipe
Who doesn't love bananas? I buy a bunch every time I go grocery shopping, and my family eats all but 1 or 2 of them. They just don't dig bananas that are even a little bit too ripe. (What's your banana number?) To me that means one thing: My mom taught me how to make banana … [Read more...]
What Are You Looking At?
I'm starting to lose feeling in my face. It's just as well. I have to be hammered to get through this. Apparently, you can still smoke in bars in Milwaukee, or at least in strip clubs. My eyes water from it. I rub them, coughing. When my vision clears, I see her. Sliding … [Read more...]
How To Host a Clothing Swap – New-to-You Clothes For Free
Four of the many tops I've gotten from clothing swaps For a few years now I have been attending a clothing swap organized by a friend of a friend, and I love the experience so much that I want to spread the joy. The basic idea is that you take the clothes you never wear and bring … [Read more...]