Down the street, around the corner, and approximately two minutes by car from my front door is my haven, my “Fortress of Solitude” if you will. It’s not a best... Read more >>

I like to think that I was a funny kid. I was voted class clown throughout my career in academia. I took a stool, albeit briefly, in stand-up. I used humor to deflect and address all other emotions. I... Read more >>

As the More is More Mom, I am all about … more time! Sunday was my favorite day of the entire year. It wasn’t my birthday or wedding anniversary. It wasn’t Nicholas, Amanda, or... Read more >>

As the More is More Mom, I’m all about … more college applications! How could this really, actually, be happening? Five minutes ago, my Nick was grinning from ear to ear, making new... Read more >>

Yesterday morning, I did nothing but run errands. By 11 a.m., I felt my energy level collapsing, so I did what many people do when they need a quick pick-me-up—I headed to the nearest Starbucks.... Read more >>

This is my plea for a better cup of coffee. Any of my friends will tell you I’m a huge fan of Starbucks. They’ve made so much money off of me every year. And not just from coffee, but from... Read more >>

The other day I was standing in the massive line at Starbucks. The girl in front of me (adorably dressed for the office and typing on her BlackBerry) ordered a triple grande vanilla latte.... Read more >>

While rising food prices may be prompting some consumers to eat out less and cook at home more, others have been lured in by the price-dropping tactics of fast food and chain restaurants. And it’s… Read more >>

What We’re Reading Whiskey, fashion, and hats get financial boost from Mad Men mania. –Grindstone Is this really the best marketing strategy? –New York Post We only wish we could... Read more >>

Practically everyone has a recipe for banana bread. Right? And, Trader Joe’s has a pretty good box mix, if you’re in a pinch.  But if you’ve ever tasted the banana bread at... Read more >>