We were supposed to be in New York. We had the whole trip planned out for the first week of June. My daughter, Bella, and I would arrive early Friday, check into our hotel in the city, ask them to store our bags, and then head to Penn Station to grab the Brooklyn-bound A or C train to Pratt Institute School of Art & Design for our 2 p.m. student-led tour. After our tour, we … [Read more...]
One Date at a Time: A Parade Down Memory Lane
Let’s face it, the COVID-19 crisis has stifled some of our souls and has certainly changed the way we can celebrate important events with our friends, relatives, and neighbors. It is why, in these crazy times, drive-by car parades have become so popular. These types of parades are a safe way to celebrate and see the loved ones and friends we miss, all while keeping our social … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Clorox and Flowers
My sweet husband came up from behind me to offer me an unexpected but much needed hug. He looked around to make sure no one was looking (as if he would get in trouble) and quickly wrapped his arms around my waist. Much too quickly, he let go. With a wrinkled-up nose and a disappointed voice, he asked, “Have you been cleaning again?” Like a small innocent child, I looked up to … [Read more...]
One Date at a Time: Keeping it Real During a Quarantine
We all know that date nights can help you feel closer to your partner and remind you that you are a team. But at a time where you are forced to STAY HOME, causing you to be SUPER CLOSE together a gazillion hours a day, the idea of spending MORE TIME together may not be so appealing. I get it, really, I do. No matter how much you may love your significant other, it’s easy to get … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: How Not to Get Free Cable
I love my husband. If you follow my other column (One Date at a Time), you can see just how much. That said, after 25 years of being together, one could say that we know how to push each other’s buttons. Now, I certainly am not easy to live with, and yes, I have done my share of things that bug him. He lets me know, too. Like how he has started playing a stupid game every night … [Read more...]
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