A few weeks ago, while I was in Colorado, my Grandmother passed away at the age of 91. Marie Tobiason was a lot of things – a lover of roses, an avid reader, a devoted volunteer, …
Saying Goodbye to Grandma Marie
Thoughts for the Weekend and A Few Notes On Being A Workaholic
I spent most of this week on my computer, so while I’m sorry the days didn’t last longer, I’m happy to finally see Friday. I wrote this article a few weeks ago, about trying my hardest …
A Perhaps Solution to Hesitation
When I’ve talked about what I’ve struggled with the most these past few years with my blog (see here), I was serious about wanting to find a solution. I’m an achiever, so when I set a …
Thoughts for the Weekend and How I’m Staying Sane the Rest of the Summer
I’ve had a lot of emotional ups and downs this week. Maybe it’s coming back from a long tiring trip, or the heavy weight of this humidity, the recent death of my Grandmother, or the new …
B.R.B.
I don’t think I ever remember having Fourth of July land on a Wednesday. Or maybe that’s because when it last did, I had the youthful luxury of not paying attention to the days of the …
Five Reasons Why I Didn’t Have a Wedding Registry
Well, it feels like ages ago since I got married, but as it’s high wedding season and we’re approaching my anniversary, I thought I’d share a topic I’ve been feeling pretty passionate about since that time. …
Happy Father’s Day to my Stylish Dad!
What can I say about my Dad? A man who came to the U.S. with a little bit of money and a lot of big hopes. From humble beginnings to truly living the American Dream, my …
The Best Advice I Ever Received
I don’t remember much about the time I spent working with a therapist, other than the many days of sitting crying in her chair as I sorted out my life and worked through the causes of …
Thoughts for the Weekend
Spring has finally sprung, and I spent most of yesterday walking around my neighborhood marveling at the trees finally turning green. I’ve never been so happy to see trees blooming after such a long winter of …
Thoughts for the Weekend and Happy Earth Day!
I love flowers, and having been many months starved of outdoor floral inspiration, my heart skipped a beat when the little white magnolia tree, photographed above, blossomed. As one of the earliest blooms to arrive, I …