I love the month of May, defining it as the ‘month of rebirth’ because I notice the flowers bursting out in color, the grass turning a vibrant green, and the limbs of the trees disappearing as new fresh leaves burst out in bloom. It is also nice to see the hired window dresser changing the […]

I dedicate this story to my daughters.  A Last-Minute Dinner Party Got Me Thinking A few years ago, my ultimate concierge and I were in Arizona visiting one of my daughters. My Chicago, daughter, and family, were also visiting. Late one afternoon my daughters and I drove to the market to buy steaks to “throw […]

Image via Fortune.com Mother’s Day is just days away, and if you haven’t purchased gifts for some of the important Moms in your life yet, you may be feeling frantic. Not to worry, dear readers! Today, I’ve gathered several last-minute gift ideas sure to thrill and touch the most important women in your life. Last-Minute […]

My dog, Orchid, made my heart sing. She spent many of her waking hours with me. She was always at my side when I wrote my musings. She was my little partner. She died in my arms, with her huge black eyes looking into mine, kissing my hand as the doctor ended her life, in […]

Have you ever noticed we use adjectives before nouns to describe our significant others? Lots of adjectives, right darlings! Great husband, fun significant other, devoted husband, etc. You know the adjective and noun I use to describe my husband, Sheldon Good… ultimate concierge. I know you all love the description because you tell me in […]