An Out-of-This-World, Non-Traditional Holiday Mix

As promised, I shall give you my best-ever holiday mix.  Are you ready? Each song is linked to a place on the web where you can hear the song, if you’re not familiar with it.  Okay? Have fun! In no certain order… Cryin’ Christmas Tears – Eric Clapton Winter Song – Sara Bareilles & Ingrid […]

Read More

Book Recommendation & Guest Blog

Hallelujah, I’m reading again.  Oh, joy!  Somehow on vacation, when the little one goes to bed, I can stretch out on a couch and immerse myself in other places, other lives.  The luxury! I’ve finished two books in the two days we’ve been on our sunny and lazy vacay.  Yep, that’s how good it’s been.  […]

Read More

Moon Picnic

That’s what Liliana has nicknamed our nighttime-sitting-out-on-the-deck here in the Caribbean. With the waves crashing in the distance…with the frogs and crickets singing nearby…with the tranquility of a small island… How can I blog tonight? We can catch up mañana. As a bonus, I’ll point you in the direction of Momma Zen’s site, at which […]

Read More

I Believe in You

To my lovely readers: A beautiful song for you at the start of this holiday season–Sinead O’Connor’s “I Believe in You.” Tomorrow, I and the fam are traveling, so join me back here on Sunday. I’m looking forward to reconnecting again… [Post image: Liliana with the two beagle puppies]

Read More

Thanksgiving

I am thankful…so thankful. That’s all for now. I’ll see you back here on Friday. Love to you all.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day, whatever you’re up to.  Breathe deep.  Try not to strangle the relatives. [And please, if you’re having pumpkin pie, could you eat one extra piece for me?  I’m making cherry pie […]

Read More