This winter I am living in the snow belt of Northeast Ohio, experiencing way colder temperatures than I have in the last 16 years in Los Angeles. The winter here brings grey skies, crisp wind, and beautiful, peaceful snow. Since December 1, we have had 2 massive snow storms that have brought a foot or […]
Leap into Fall
Fall is probably my most favorite time of year. The weather gets a little cooler, my palate shifts from fresh berries and summer fruits to hearty squashes and pumpkins, and the holiday season is just around the corner. There is so much anticipation for ending the year with fun, family gatherings and expectation for what’s […]
A little OCD
Ever since I was a young girl, I have always loved organization and order in my life. Everything I have ever owned has had its own place. My room always stayed clean, with my clothes always put away, all my school books and personal items in their place and organized. Having a clean, organized place […]
Things My Grandmother Taught Me
I was about 5 years old when I started taking piano lessons. I remember my grandmother, affectionately called MawMaw, would drive me to Mrs. McClure’s house, where I would have my lessons in her front parlor. MawMaw would wait in the car, usually, and would always ask me how the lesson went. Mrs. McClure was […]