Wow, what a week! We kicked off Halloween by dressing up in a super classy couple’s costume. I went as “Irritabella,” the Viberzi girl who wears…
Purple is My New Favorite Color
I have news, y’all! After an 8-month hiatus where I thoroughly enjoyed freelance writing, resume revising, and finishing up my book, I came across a…
People-watching in Austin
This week I’ve spent quite a bit of time people-watching, my favorite pastime. People-watching in Austin is its own separate category, and I love it. Plumbers…
I Tried Not To Write Any More About Trump. I Really Tried.
This was inspired by conversations with my friend Ashley, who has been brave and vocal about her disdain for Donald Trump. She gets a TON…
BlogHerFood16 Recap: My Top 10 Takeaways
I had a terrific time this weekend volunteering at #BlogHerFood16, held conveniently in Austin so I only had to drive a few miles for the…
Full Circle: BlogHerFood16
Years and years ago, I moved to Los Angeles to live with my sister, who was living there and working in advertising.It had taken me a…
Step One: Write the Book
When I was in elementary school, one of my teachers entered me in a poetry contest for a kid’s literary magazine. She didn’t tell me…
10 Ways to Make the Most of BlogHer16
I can’t believe that tomorrow, I’ll head to LA with one of my best gal pals to attend my second BlogHer conference. This will be…
How Does Life Change When You Have Kids?
When people ask me what changes when they have kids, I laugh and tell them that everything changes, and there’s really nothing you can do…
Camp James Day 6, and the Morning of Day 7
Another guest blog by my lovely sister. I can’t love this more. I love the topic of being neighborly, the phrase “food monogamist,” and the perfect…