Non-Tangible Birthday Gifts


Saturday is my birthday. Other than being excited to see friends for the Frida Tweetup – whoop-de-doo. Make no mistake about it, I do love my birthday. Born on February 5th, I’ve said since about 1985 – “Feb 5 is a great day to come alive.” It’s situated far enough past Christmas that budgets have […]

Skymall Birthday Wishlist


I love to shop, but not in the traditional “Let’s go to the mall and have a girly shopping spree heyday” kind of shopping. As soon as I was old enough to help my mom clip coupons, I gained mad discount bargain shopping skills. I am true to my brand loyalties, despite buying most of […]

Nine Years of Adventure


Dear Rosie, Excitement and boredom. Joy and sadness. Change and adaptation. Hugs and kisses. Creativity and silliness. Independence and bravery. Fun and Culture. Travel and Home. Love and empathy. Childlike, yet mature. Seven moves, four states, lots of great food and countless people who love you. I’m so blessed that you’re mine. Please don’t grow […]

Birthday Bash


Last night was my big (little) birthday bash. It was an evening of friends new and old: high school friend, old roommates and pilot buddies. Taylor made his fabulous fajitas, and we celebrated with chocolate fudge fantasy cake. I was serenaded by Clint on his new single in production (and I say that a loosely […]

Birthday Blogging


Today was my 29th birthday. It started out with 3 hours of sleep. A conversation with Janet. 45 minutes more sleep. A shower. Waking up Rosie. Dropping her off at school. A really busy workday. Taking Rosie to the Dermatologist. Going out for a birthday dinner with Rosie. Waiting for Taylor to come home….only minutes […]

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27th Birthday Shindig


Okay…here’s the 411 Birthday party at my house in La Verne on Friday, Feb 9 from 6:30 to 10:30. Message me if you need directions. No gift required…but if you are feeling extra generous, I love restaurant and movie gift cards 🙂 ***In case you don’t know me very well…no alcohol will be served. I […]

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