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  There she is, tucked away in someones jewel box. A cameo. Trapped in the dark satin lining. Wasting away, dying to break free, until one day she sees the light and her keeper has the perfect occasion. She lives again…

My friend Jonathan, is the author of the blog SmartWealthyRich.com (don’t you just love it?!), and he helped me transition my blog.  He had tagged me in a post last month, and I am just getting around to acting on…

One of the things I remember most about my Dad is that he was always involved in or working on cars.  Not fancy cars mind you, but our run of the mill family cars.  He is not a mechanic by…

The French are famous for their wonderful gardens and flowers.  The roses at the Rodin Gardens are especially beautiful and fragrant.  I would find them hard to replicate…but I have something that comes in a close second. Drummer-boy (aka Chris)…

Here are the pictures I promised of my recent trip to the flea market.  One of the reasons that I switched to Typepad is that I can add additional pages to my blog.  Please check back as I am creating…

The first time I was introduced to an Italian Cafe, was when I set foot in one in Italy in 2004.  I had read all my guidebooks like a good little tourist….and I was certainly excited a the prospect of…

This is my first post. I am still wondering how this will all look once we get going. I hope it looks ok, what do you think? *update: We’re working on the blog, making sure everything works fine, and we…

Well…the time has come for me to upgrade my blog!  Unfortunately, I have outgrown my blog with my current provider, and have taken the advice of some of my blogging buddies…so it is time to switch to Typepad. I hope…

I have a nephew. He is almost 5…..going on 40. He is not just any nephew, but the most adorable nephew. He is also the only grandchild on my side. So of course my Mother was overjoyed to find out…