I hope to have a lifetime of laughs around an island, in a kitchen, exactly like this one. Photo: Architectural Digest
Influence
This afternoon I picked up one of my coffee table books, I haven’t read in almost two years. Lynsey gave me Influence by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen for Christmas in 2008. I opened it to find this. “My Dearest Friend–Being the loving, hard-working and kind person you are–you influence me everyday. I love you so much… Continue reading Influence
Led Me Here to This.
Fresh back from the best weekend at the Stagecoach and I am in a country-music-lyric-induced-haze. I have always loved country music. While the cynic might hear these songs and think they are cheesy, I listen and hear optimism. So many of the songs I heard this weekend are pertinent to life and living well. “While… Continue reading Led Me Here to This.
The Art of Sitting Around the Table
Hands down. Without a doubt. No question about it. My favorite moments in life happen around the table. I certainly don’t remember what we talked about, but I remember the hysterical laugher and looks of pure, unadulterated joy on the faces of the people I love. Whether it be Reischl family dinners, a 30-person Thanksgiving feast,… Continue reading The Art of Sitting Around the Table
“Shopping” In Your Existing Wardrobe
I was sitting in the Employment Development Department yesterday, unnecessarily early for my “Job Search Advice Session”, when the receptionist asks me if I will need my appointment in English or Cantonese…ridiculous and hilarious at the same time. Nevertheless, unemployment is a lovely taxpayer benefit, though it covers little more than my overpriced rent check. I… Continue reading “Shopping” In Your Existing Wardrobe