Feels like Winter, Smells like Spring

Spring comes late to the party here, as I’ve mentioned – the cherry blossoms are in full swing back in Washington, D.C., but nothing’s out yet here. The daffodils are up, though, and everywhere at my feet and on the… Continue Reading

Treasures from the Vault

Not gonna lie, I miss the floral extravaganza of spring in Washington, D.C. I checked the news and they are guessing peak bloom for the cherry blossoms in the next week to ten days. If you ever have a chance… Continue Reading

The World in a Glass Vessel

Cinnamon’s post on her Cire Trudon candle got me reminiscing about the brand, and a poke around on their website (I guess they’re now called just Trudon? Can I type it like Trvdon because it amuses me? and oh, yeah… Continue Reading

Hearts for Everyone!

Hey, friends – happy Valentine’s Day! I don’t have Anyone Special to celebrate it with but that doesn’t mean I begrudge anyone else their romantic time! I used to get the kids candy after my divorce; now they live across… Continue Reading

Self-Care or Maintenance?

Hello, friends. Today’s post is about the concept of “maintenance” vs. “self-care,” a topic I was thinking about recently. Obviously, all sorts of things can qualify as self-care – for me, cooking, baking and daily walks are self-care. Reading and… Continue Reading

March Does a Thing

So, I got a job. Surprise!!! I started earlier this month, almost one year to the day since my previous seven-year gig ended– they were downsizing, I was let go with a nice severance package, and I figured I’d make… Continue Reading

Good Enough

It’s been in the 40s here the past few days which is absolute heaven, not having to bundle up against the wind and icy chill. I got together yesterday with a friend I haven’t seen in awhile and made a… Continue Reading