Congrats to the newly engaged Jason & Ivy! Big congrats to the newly married Amy & Matt! I turned another year wiser. We celebrated early, on Thursday because the weekend was full of matrimony. At Bouche on Bush, the foie gras had me singin their praises. The custard is a perfect complement to the tender dish. I wanted more. I settled for the cheese plate for dessert instead. The sea bass was crisp, succulent &…
I’ve got some stuff to get off my chest. I just watched Michelle Obama’s speech at the DNC & I must react. I had an emotional response to this speech. Because it speaks to me. November represents what the future might hold for us as a nation, as individuals & for our families. I care most about what kind of world my son will grow up in. This may be the next 4 or 8…
Tomorrow’s the big day! My BFF gets hitched! I’m giddy with excitement. We’ve been in New York for a week & a half. It’s been busy. With food. And good friends. We like it here. I think this is the most excited I’ve been about a wedding. Of course weddings are fun but when it’s your bestie, it’s a big deal. She’s the most chill bride ever too. Double awesome. Wishing the bride the…
A blissful day celebrating Mother’s Day. Early dim sum from our usual & then straight away to the zoo. The kiddies played & disco’d. Funny how important family is. Sometimes you drive each other crazy & most days you just love hard. Eggsy is becoming quite the force to be reckoned with. Gaining independence & spending time with others, we hardly connected all day except post-zoo for a little nursing sesh. I’m so grateful for…
Smity came & gone. She is like the sun; we gratefully revolve around her. In her brilliance, we played, ate & spent time with family & friends. It’s a rare thing, all 3 siblings together. Always laughing. We have the same kind of sense of humor, cemented in Simpsons references & (what we consider) clever puns. I really adore her. She’s quite spectacular. Somewhere along the way, she became this incredible force. Strong, beautiful, witty…
Tonight I joined my dad in watching Spectre, a 007 feature. Turns out I forgot how much I love James Bond. And my dad. It was a treat to see my papa, surrounded by familiar faces, friends & a deep sense of community. It is the center in which they gather. The movie is gripping & exciting from beginning to end. I speed a little on the drive home. The best part is the ending.…
Ah, my garden is blooming! My metaphorical garden & well, my little pot of tulips. Guang Guang is 86 today! Happy birthday to a strapping young lad. Young & spritely as ever. Rejuvenated from a good night’s sleep, I’m feeling quite positive. Absolutely sun shining. Beginning of this year brought some changes that took some adjustment. Now that the dust has settled, things are looking up. Look at this big boy! It is a…
Turns out, you always look up at your big brother. At least I do. When I was little, I always wanted to hang out with him. Play with his toys. He always had the best stuff: GI Joe’s, Transformers, Ghostbusters gear. I watched my brother play Payday with ease. I always wanted to be a gamer but let’s be honest, not all dreams come into fruition. I’m Conan O’Brien on an edition on Clueless Gamer.…
So we didn’t win the jackpot. Phew. I’d hate to have to hire a tax attorney & a financial team to help me deal with all that. Plus it very likely would color my child’s perception of the world. Not good. I think in our last minute family pot, we collectively won $4. Thanks, lotto. Still, we’re feeling lucky. I read to Eggsy Obama’s State of the Union address in its entirety. We felt accomplished…
Oh man, I’m wheeling from a fall baby just had. Smacked his forehead right into the TV stand. We were celebrating the holidays with a viewing of Love Actually. Feeling really spirited, he woobled & had a spill. Poor thing. I feel horrible. Other than that, we’ve had a wonderful Christmas. Missing some loved ones, we cherish time with those present. Visited my dad’s mom on her birthday. I send prayers to her. Had a…