Category Archives: Life 101
Life 101 – Advice for Grads
I went to the graduation party last night of a good friend who is about to enter Princeton. He asked for my best advice for success. Here’s what I told him: My Life 101 Top 5 things to ensure success: … Continue reading
Gardening 101 – Forget-me-nots
They may be the flower with the hard to remember name, but the show they put on is a sea of electric blue. Medieval legend has it that a knight and his lady were walking along the river and he … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Rules of Fun
I have something to tell you. Fun is not a four-letter word. But for a reason unknown to all but circus clowns and roller coaster designers, adults graduate from childhood and somehow forget everything we know about having fun. Life … Continue reading
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Garage Sale 101 – Dress it down
Garage Sale Season is officially open and I was out this weekend hunting. Want to remind you treasure hunters that you want to dress not to impress! It’s Garage Sale 101: Don’t step out in expensive shoes or wear designer … Continue reading
Holidays – Memorial Day
Westminster and I’ll take a beach day, even if it’s foggy. We’re hoping your Memorial Day Weekend is filled with sun and fun (and no traffic to get stuck in on the way to where you’re going like we did!) … Continue reading
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Gardening 101 – Back up plans
When I was a kid, I sang, “Here we go round the mulberry bush, the mulberry bush, the mulberry bush. Here we go round the mulberry bush, on a cold and frosty morning.” Yep, I sang it as an adult, … Continue reading
American History – What a day!
First, President Obama made history by announcing to the world: “I think same sex couples should be able to get married.” Then, I’ve just learned that my new book with Zach Wahls, My Two Moms… looks like it will have … Continue reading
American icons – Disco Queen
Donna Summer, the “Queen of Disco,” has died at 63 after a battle with cancer. I remember in elementary school my friend Tammy winning two copies of “Hot Stuff” (on 45!) in a radio contest. She kindly gave me one … Continue reading
Gardening – Potting geraniums
Now, that I’m officially finished with my book tour… (Have you gotten your copy yet?!) … I can get to some serious gardening at Edgewater Farm. For me, gardening is the ultimate therapy. If you’re upset, you can aggressively yank … Continue reading
American hype – Face + Book
Okay, okay. I admit it. I got caught up in the excitement and bought some stock today. I bought it basically for a few pennies less than where it closed… so, woo hoo… profit! It’s rare for me to do … Continue reading
