Week 2: Downtown Sacramento Staycation
In my totally unbiased opinion, downtown Sacramento is one of the best cities in the country to see murals. Before we settled in here, we were aware of …
Carpe diem – Seize the day
All the stuff that makes life enjoyable.
Summer in the City: Staycation – Or Permanent Lifestyle Change?
Last week, we moved into an Airbnb just 25 miles from our neighborhood. No, we are not doing renovations, nor do we have any other reason why we …
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COVID Vaccine Immunity Day
Today is my COVID Vaccine Immunity Day: marking two weeks since I received the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. It’s the point when the CDC says …
Best Laid Plans
So, you know how last week I wrote an entire post about my new Carpe Diem planner and vowed to start the year off with a blast? Saturday …
Carpe Effing Diem!
It’s the third day of a new decade and a new year, and the expectation is that with the end of the holidays, it’s time to get SERIOUS. …
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Weight Watchers
Yes, I’m on Weight Watchers* again. And maybe this time, it’ll work. So I’ve been trying to be more mindful of my mental and physical health: I started …
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Why You Should Eat More Cheese
There was a time when Sunday night dinner for my husband and me could consist of bread, wine, and a selection of lovely cheeses. We had our favorites: …
I Hate My Hair
(And More!)
I used to have a little trick for lifting my spirits. No matter how I was feeling – whether I was going through a break-up, or a bad …
An Offer We Couldn’t Refuse
Last year, Linda and I hatched a vague plan to celebrate her birthday in Italy. And then we forgot – until I received this email: Subject: LAX or …
Playdates Are Not Just for Kids Any More
In late middle age, I’ve come to a realization: Playdates are not just for children. From the day my daughter was born, I lived my life according to her …