Five years ago tonight I received a phone call. I was working at a small Italian restaurant in Chicago at the time and the call came in on the restaurant phone smack in the middle of the busy kitchen during… Continue Reading
A big part of the reason I’ve been silent on the blog lately is how busy we’ve been. While I’m used to the typical insanity, we’ve had an additional, overwhelming task that we’ve been hacking away at. And now that… Continue Reading
When I told you all about our upcoming big move (other than that whole wedding thing) I promised some pictures when we visited on Saturday. I’m happy to say I kept my promise- and in just over a week too,… Continue Reading
Happy 63rd Birthday, Mom! I wish we could be celebrating together- I hope they’ve got good cake wherever you’re at. Just make sure they serve it with your Haagen-Dazs Chocolate-Chocolate Chip!
Hi Mom, I miss you like crazy. All the time. Don’t worry, I’m still moving on with my life, especially because I know you’d come back and kick my ass if I sat around feeling sorry for myself. But it… Continue Reading
There are few things in life that make me happier than rummaging around a dingy antique store. I grew up antiquing- from a young age my mom would drag us around to every town with a shop in it, exploring… Continue Reading
Ok, so it isn’t officially spring yet, but stopping by my Mom’s old house last week and spotting these guys made me realize it is just around the corner… I could just completely picture her standing out in the yard,… Continue Reading
How is it already the last day of 2011? I swear, time goes faster the older you get. I used to think my mom was crazy when she used to say, “just wait, one day you’ll wake up with a… Continue Reading
Every one has their favorite comfort food. Macaroni and cheese, chocolate cake- I am sure if I asked 10 different people I might get 10 different answers. One of my most favorite comfort foods is a bit unusual: eggs-in-a-nest. For… Continue Reading
I love you, Mom. I miss you every day. And even though I can no longer see you, I know you’ve been with me every step of the way.