Dear Universe, Since I enjoy the summer and get togethers with loved ones, it’s no surprise that I look forward to July 4th. It’s the perfect day for carnivals, cookouts, pool parties, beach gatherings, boat excursions and firework displays. Yes, I’ve done all those things on the fourth, but not on the same day, of course! Some of my favorite …
Send a Smile
Dear Universe, I’ve come to a conclusion. I like receiving mail. I mean unexpected, uplifting, make-me-smile mail. Not the usual expected bills, junk and serious mail. And who doesn’t? Everyone likes to feel like they are being thought of, remembered. I’m good about sending cards to people when there is an occasion: a birthday or a holiday, for instance. But …
Henna of a Good Time
Dear Universe, Usually manicures, makeup, music pumping and glitzy dresses galore at this time of year can only mean one thing: prom. But not last night. All this glamour wasn’t taking place at a prom, but rather a fundraiser for one. I have to admit I was invited to this event at the last minute and didn’t know much about …
Fairy Festivities
Dear Universe, This weekend I attended a birthday party for my best friend’s daughter. I found myself feeling as I usually do when I go to one of my friend’s parties: in awe. My best friend is a woman of many talents. One of them is party planner extraordinaire. I’ve never seen a celebration she’s planned that isn’t creative, fun …
Girls Night In
Dear Universe, Sometimes it’s nice to have a quiet night in with the girls. Watching movies, snacking on popcorn, eating late night ice cream and catching up on the latest news in each other’s lives is always a good time. But it’s been done. We’ve seen Dirty Dancing so many times we know the exact place to pause to …
A Little Taste of London
Dear Universe, I have a confession. I still miss London. It’s kind of hard not to. And it’s not only because the trip was so fantastic, but also because I am given daily nudges that poke at me and say, “Hey, Remember London?” On television, coverage for the 2012 summer Olympics has already begun and every store I go seems to …
London Calls Me a Stranger…
Dear Universe, It’s nice to be home. That being said, I do miss my time abroad. I miss the routine I created while at the same time feeling like anything was possible. Each day there was a new adventure to go on, something to discover. Here are a few of the things I already miss: *My daily long walks all …
Paris, Je t’aime
Dear Universe, About six months ago I purchased a little notebook, one small enough to carry in my purse. On the cover of it is a graphic of the Eiffel Tower surrounded by a pink heart and the sparkly words, “Paris, Je t’aime.” As I paid for it, a vision popped into my head—me in Paris with that notebook in …