Cirque du Soleil's KÀ makes Las Vegas a perfect family destination. Summer is weird for our family. My husband teaches summer school. We spend 3 weeks in CT visiting family. Mom is a PTA president. One kid has soccer camp. It's busy, and there's no routine. The only time we … [Read more...]
Book Review: One of Everything by Donna Carol Voss
Did you ever have that one friend, boss, coworker, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc. who was so amazing to you that you got involved in the thing he or she was most passionate about? That passion for a religion, a product, or a way of life emanated from that person so strongly, and you … [Read more...]
Book Review: Above Us Only Sky by Michele Young-Stone
I'm currently reading All the Light We Cannot See, the now-famous book about two young people in Europe during World War II. Writer Anthony Boerr has already mastered the art of taking me there. I remarked to my mother over the top of the book: "That must have been a terrifying … [Read more...]
Secrets of the Lost Caves – Q&A With Author Cheryl Potter
The second book in The Potluck Yarn Trilogy is out and I had the pleasure of reading a review copy and getting a Q&A opportunity with author Cheryl Potter, who created this series as a YA adventure. She lives in Vermont and runs a yarn shop while also writing novels. In the … [Read more...]
It’s Time For Dodgers Baseball. Budget Wisely, and You’ll Have a Great Time!
Summertime is baseball time, and LA-area residents can get the ultimate baseball fan experience at Dodger Stadium this year. From personal experience over two recent Dodgers games, I can tell you that you will need to budget your time and/or money just right for everyone … [Read more...]
Father’s, Fathers, and Fathers’
Has the word lost all meaning? Maybe if you write it right (sorry), it will make more sense. See how well you do on this Father's Day quiz from Grammarly: Happy F Day to all the dads out there. … [Read more...]