Celebrate
Are Relationships Compromises or Agreements?
Chris’s birthday was Sunday, so we celebrated by going to his favorite pizza place. He got a Chicago-style deep dish pizza, and I got a vegetable-heavy one with Daiya vegan cheese (so delicious!). We have very similar values, senses of humor, political leanings, tastes in home décor, cleanliness standards, nerdy-ness, etc. But Chris and I…
Read MoreVegan Irish Soda Bread
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and I had a craving for some warm Irish soda bread. I’m not Irish, but in addition to making up my own holidays, I also steal holidays from others. Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!!! In my defense, Chris is Irish and I think my dog, Skyla, might be…
Read MoreThis Too Shall Pass
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget how good our lives are. I had a wonderful birthday last month. Chris took me out for breakfast at an awesome vegan restaurant, and then we wandered around the Walt Disney Family Museum. On the drive home, I was feeling very happy and content. It was the perfect, sunny day.…
Read MoreThe Secret to Finding an Extra Day Every Month
Happy Leap Year Day! Today we get an extra day tacked onto the end of February. I’m a little fuzzy about the importance of Leap Year, but I think it has something to do with keeping our calendar aligned with the seasons. We wouldn’t want to eventually get snow in the middle of summer, right?…
Read MoreWho Do You Thank in Your Acceptance Speech?
And the award goes to… YOU! Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh! People pat you on the back and shake your hands while you make your way down the aisle, being careful not to step on the hem of your jewel-encrusted gown. Applause fills the room as you gracefully ascend the stairs to collect that shining award. “It’s heavier than…
Read MoreTake a Personal Day Already!
Today is my birthday, and I’m doing something absolutely amazing! Bungee jumping? Dancing naked on a beach under the stars? Crashing an ultra-exclusive party in LA to schmooze with the rich and famous? Nope. I’m taking the day off. Taking a personal day might not seem all that amazing to most folks, but everyone should take…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Link Love
I’m in Chicago this week for work stuff. (Oh yeah…I have a job outside this blog…I guess I better be productive or something…) Don’t worry, I’m still traveling in style. Anyhoo, while I’m freezing my butt off in the Windy City, here are some sweet links for Valentine’s Day that are sure to warm your…
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