New Yorkers avoid Times Square for one simple reason, the crowds. I may live on an island with millions of people but it doesn’t mean I want to interact with them. The only reason I visit Times Square is either see to a Broadway play or screen a movie. This past weekend, I went to […]
The Call that Changed My Life Forever #Adoption
But it’s only Tuesday, … And so it began, a morning like so many before, staring wistfully out my window at the Statue of Liberty. I began to run through all the items on my to do list
Testing Madness – Wordless Wednesday LINKY
For the last few weeks and for the next few weeks, our lives are consumed with the upcoming English Language Art (ELA) and Common Core Math tests.
Turning Double Digits – Happy 10th Birthday
My daughter turns 10 today. It is such a cliché but wow, how time flies. It seemed like it was only yesterday that I picked her up from the adoption agency and all the many firsts of the last 10 years. It’s funny when you are new mom, you always wonder about your child’s personality […]
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil – Wordless Wednesday LINKY
I happened upon these statues uptown near 57th street. They were located in a passageway between 56th and 57th street. That’s what I love about walking around New York City, you never know where you will find out art. Unfortunately, I was in such a hurry, I forgot to find out who the artist is. […]
Would You Buy Your Daughter Sneakers called Daddy$ Money?
Yesterday, my daughter and I wandered into the Skechers store to check out some new spring shoes when I came upon their new line of shoe for girls called “Daddy’$ Money” which included shoes called Gimme Kisses and Gimme Wicked. I am not even sure if I am offended that they are promoting sexist […]
Admission Movie Review (Starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd) #Admission
Admission starring Tina Fey (30 Rock)and Paul Rudd (This is 40) are paired for the first time on-screen in the new comedy/drama directed by Academy Award nominee Paul Weitz (About a Boy, In Good Company), about the surprising detours we encounter on the road to happiness. E As an admissions officer Portia Nathan (Tina Fey) […]
Drinks with a laid-off friend #PayItForward
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. – Epictetus When I was laid off during the financial debacle, it did not come as a surprise given I worked for big bank. Admittedly, I wasn’t happy to be unemployed or making no money, but mentally I […]
Rocky Statue – Wordless Wednesday @VisitPhilly
This is probably one of the most recognizable and iconic statues in the world.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C Review @HiltonHotels
I learned about Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotels at a Kidz Vuz Event and was quite impressed by all the amenities the hotel had to offer. As we were headed to Washington, D.C for my daughter’s mid-winter break, I thought why not take the opportunity to check out the hotel in person. The Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington is centrally […]
