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 …
Happy Father’s Day to my Stylish Dad!
Can a Man Change if They Meet the Right Woman?
One of the most common (and notably fun to read) tropes in romance novels is of the well-known playboy who after years of philandering, meets the right woman and finds himself eagerly running down the straight …
Celebrating A New Kind of Valentine’s Day
I’m trying to be as honest as possible on this blog, so I thought as it’s Valentine’s Day, I should talk a little bit about love. Self-love, more specifically, because boy, have I needed it. The …
A Few Links to Get You in the Mood For Love
I wouldn’t say I’m a hopeless romantic by any means, but I know good love stories when I read them. Here are a couple of sweet, love-related links from around the web that will hopefully ignite …
Do You Believe in True Love?
As it’s February, the topic of love is everywhere. I’ve been reading countless articles about finding love, not being loved, Tinder dates, divorces, et al., and this question has been on my mind. I don’t really talk much …
A Wedding in France
Today is my one year wedding anniversary and I am thrilled to finally share photos from our celebration in Louveciennes! Thank you to our wonderful friends and families who came from all over the world to …
A Civil Ceremony at the Clerk’s Office
A year ago today, Jon and I were legally married at the County Clerk’s office in downtown New York City. While we technically have two anniversaries – the legal marriage and the ceremony in France – …
10 Things to Know About Ernie
Some of my friends and many of my family members know about our cat Ernie. He’s a black and white tuxedo, with a tough attitude, and despite being rather unfriendly, time and again he charms his …
Today is My Real Valentine’s Day
While living in San Francisco, I discovered the best deals to be had were in the SF Flower Mart the day after Valentine’s Day. I had taken up casual flower arranging to keep me busy after …
My Five Favorite Romantic Movies
What do you look for in a romantic movie? Is it laughter all the way to a happy ending? Is it an unlikely coupling, or a grand gesture? Is it classic Hollywood romance: two beautiful people …