Around 11am, a headache paid a visit to me. Ever since, it’s been hanging out and being a pest all day. I can’t shake it. A far cry from the migraines I used to get frequently, this one still managed to wreak havoc in its own way. A busy day kept …

This evening I arrived home from work and planted my tiny pot of tulips in the back flowerbed. They’re tulips that I found the week before Easter; they were nestled inside a “Congratulations” bag that was hanging from my back door. Inside the bag …

Many years back when I lived in Redondo Beach, I’d often cruise down to the Starbucks in the Village and grab a cup of coffee before heading out to run weekend errands. It’s routine that I’ve continued for years, and something about having such a …

For a number of years now, I’ve debated as to whether or not I should embrace the right-hand diamond ring thing/phase/fad/brilliant marketing scheme. I’m a fan of rings, I’m a fan of diamonds, and since no dude is rushing out anytime soon to purch…

I’m going through a cuff bracelet phase. I’ve had two for a couple years that I’ve worn off and on, and a few months ago, I started finally really digging their style. [It generally takes me a while to catch up to fashion. For all I know, maybe th…

Have you ever met someone who had such a strong influence on your life — but you didn’t realize it at the time?I might’ve written about her before, but even if I have, I’m going to write about her again tonight. During high school, I wrote a few …

So there’s been this pimptastically janky Chrysler 300 parked in front of my house for at least 24 hours. I’ve seen it before in the neighborhood, and there’s no reason that it should be parked where it is. It’s usually parked on an adjacent stree…

They say it takes 30 days to form a habit. They say that whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. They say that the secret to writing is writing. Einstein said that the woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further …

Yesterday, my right boob awoke as though it was any other day. My left one woke up, as well, but the right one had no idea the day that was immediately before it. The Girls and I gardened outside, worked up a sweat, and I managed to stab my hands …

Yesterday I was at the store looking for a few tasty non-alcoholic options for Easter dinner, and I came across a brand of flavored sparkling water called Sparkling Ice — and it was on sale. Score. I decided to purchase the Black Raspberry and Pi…