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My ten year old sons, Jack and Matthew, went for a walk today. An hour later, they came home, and gave me these flowers. I have the kindest, nicest sons. I am so touched by them, and so proud of … Continue reading →

If I’m wilting in this heat, the bees are getting slaughtered. There are a dozen dead carpenter bees on my deck. If it’s 90 degrees outside, it must be 120 inside the wood beam on our deck where they live. … Continue reading →

Liz Gilbert’s book, Eat, Pray, Love is a worldwide phenomenon — nine million copies and counting. Liz is a really, really good writer, and I’m happy for her. But it’s her companion perfumes that have inspired me to think bigger. … Continue reading →

When my husband Scott asked our son Matthew why he was buying shoot-em-up iPad games he said, “Because I’m a ten year old boy!” Neither of us could come up with any response.

Shiratke noodle are suddenly everywhere. First I read about them in a NY Times piece on Lisa Lillien, aka Hungry Girl. Then, someone at work mentioned them. Then a friend told me about them. So I bought some. After rinsing … Continue reading →

They have nothing to do with each other, except I saw both on Sunday. I went to a Boxer fundraiser because she’s in a tight race against Carly Fiorina (she of the famed “Demon Sheep Ad” against Tom Campbell), who … Continue reading →

Went to Connecticut to my sister’s wedding. This time, I think she got it right. I watched as she kicked her stilettos off under the chuppah, leaned her head on to her almost husband’s shoulder, and snuggled in. I could … Continue reading →

Elvis Costello and the Pixies both recently pulled out of performing in Israel. I understand this. I also disagree with Israel’s actions aboard the Turkish aid ship. But I am sad for Israeli music lovers. Both Costello and Frank Black … Continue reading →

Our family is loving Full Metal Alchemist, the fabulous Japanese Manga series that tells the story of the Elric brothers and their search to restore their bodies after they were nearly destroyed performing alchemy to try to bring their mother … Continue reading →

“Ravenous” is in my editor Patti Gift’s hands. She will be getting me my ms. back in a few weeks. If I’m going to do any rewriting, now is the time. There are many kinds of memoirists, and many kinds … Continue reading →