When I was a young girl, I never dreamt about my wedding day. Really. I didn’t give two toots about Prince Charming, or babies, or the whole white picket fence thing. I mean, I think I assumed that my life would contain all those things, but they certainly weren’t what I dreamed of. My dream…
Author: Nancy
Back to Life
It’s no small surprise that every year, that week before Labour Day, I get a bit itchy. One might even say downright bitchy. But the end of every glorious summer vacation sees me putting together a TO DO BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS list a mile long! I work myself into a complete frenzy thinking about: –…
1 more sleep!
Does anyone else HAVE to HAVE that Halston Heritage dress SJP is wearing? But I digress… My husband turned 40 last year. For years, in preparation of his mid-life crisis, he had been planning a boys trip to the golf mecca of Ireland. But as the milestone approached, it seemed the world’s financial markets imploded…
Oops, I did it again…
These days, I seem to be going to a 40th birthday party at least every season or so, and last weekend was no exception. The birthday boy was apparently conceived at the original Woodstock, so the birthday theme was late 60’s, early 70’s inspired. Nothing like getting dressed up in psychedelic outfits and Farrah wigs…
Uncriti-size Me
A long time ago, I took a masters degree in Business at a renowned university far away from home, mostly because I wanted to move out on my own but also partly because I secretly aspired to live on Michael Douglas’ Wall Street, where everyone acknowledged that greed (aka the market economy) was good and…
Give me a Break!
It’s that time of year again – magnificent magnolia blossoms, daffodil vendors on every street corner, skin-soaking bursts of rain followed by sun cheerfully warming up the days, and Cadbury mini eggs (yum!) I’m talking about Spring Break, the time of year I have loved and hated with equanimity since I was 16 years old….
Looking Good, Feeling Better
Remember Billy Crystal’s legendary Fernando Lamas skit, “It’s better to look good than to feel good”? I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I believe that Fernando was onto something. As a teenager, looking good was everything. I used to get up 3 hours early for school to wash, blow dry and curl my bone straight…
Volunteerism – a new Olympic Sport?
What do you get when you put a bunch of “I used to be somebody with air miles, an expense account and fancy suits” ex-working moms with school-aged children together? Welcome to volunteerism as a competitive sport. Class mom, Hockey/Soccer/Baseball/Swim Team manager, Hot Lunch coordinator, Crossing Guard, Parent Advisory Committee member, School Board liaison officer,…
Super Sunday Spoiler
As a happily married woman cruising through my mid-life crisis, I love any reason to throw a party. And a party that doesn’t require finding, screening, and securing a babysitter is even better! So when I found out that Super Bowl XLIV (which does NOT mean it’s sponsored by Louis Vuitton in any way) was…
I ♥ Meryl
I was finally able to get a sneak peek of Cougar Town at http://abc.go.com/shows/cougar-town. Is it just me or has my beloved fellow coug Courteney Cox done something to her lips? They seem awfully chewy these days. I thought she was above all that. Maybe her BFF Jennifer talked her into it. But if she…
Love Lucie 