I'm back and overdosed on chocolate this weekend. The first night there I got the giggles from being so tired (went to bed at 4 am the night before) and then ate way too much chocolate. Was too funny since I didn't know anyone before I showed up at the retreat. Don't usually get the giggles in front of complete strangers!The entire weekend was a blast with great activities and fun … [Read more...]

Girls weekend away is happening right now. The theme is delicious...Chocolate Boutique. Started Friday afternoon with a trio of girls driving up to the retreat together. Made a pit stop at Starbuck's, of course. Need a good chocolate mocha to get the system going. Arrived just in time for dinner and the first session Friday night. Lots of girl talk, comfy bathrobes, and warm slippers. Since … [Read more...]

                          Seems like everyone is doing it, right? I refused for a long time, just like I did with Facebook. But, eventually I gave in and decided to give it a try. Here are the top 3 reasons why I decided to join and stay on Twitter.1. Find out about current news and … [Read more...]

My first nephew was born February 14th...Valentine's Day! Please welcome Jackson to the world! … [Read more...]

We're in the middle of a racket...our moving company is holding our stuff hostage in San Jose until we agree to pay double what they quoted as a NOT TO EXCEED price. Hmm, the way I understand Not To Exceed is that it won't exceed.Here's the story...We were going to use PODS, but about 2 weeks before our move I saw a POD in person and realized our stuff wouldn't fit in one POD and … [Read more...]

I've got just the thing...a hilarious new book by my funny friend, Lain Ehmann. We met at MemoryTrends a few years ago and found out that we lived in the same area and she attends my uncle's church! Talk about small world. We've stayed in touch throughout the years and now she's a published author. Yay Lain! I just had lunch with Lain last week at Hobee's, one of my favorite … [Read more...]

Yep, heard that question before. Have you ever wondered, but been too afraid to ask? Well, today is your lucky day because you're going to get at least one woman's opinion about it...Not my opinion, mind you, but Robyn Preston-McGee, in an online article sent to me by a friend. Will things change with a black President? I wonder.Check it out. Very informative, well-written, and pretty … [Read more...]

Hi there! My friend Tasra asked me to guest blog today about female friendships. This is actually a really good topic for me, because recently I‚Äôve been evaluating my friendships more closely. I not only wanted to know what I love about my friends, but also how I can become a better one. All my friends know me in my bare, ugly truthfulness. They have seen and heard me at my worst, and they … [Read more...]

I've already reviewed the latest scrapbooking novel to make waves in the industry. Now I've been fortunate enough to interview the author. And I have another free book to give away, so read the interview and leave a comment to be entered in the drawing.How and where did you get the inspiration for the characters in A Page Out of Life? My inspiration comes from my daily life, family and … [Read more...]

Never had it before, but it's happening now. Here's why... My mother-in-law passed away last week. There are no words to express the emotions that seem to come in waves. Saundra Alfreda McIntosh was a beautiful woman with a compassionate heart who was only 62 years old. She will be missed by her three sons and two grandchildren...and of course by me, her daughter--in-law.I tried to go … [Read more...]