The other day I was in the middle of a conversation with a girlfriend, and she mentioned that she had attended an Oscar party. Rather than ask what she thought of the winner for best picture, I went straight to what I thought mattered most–what did she wear to the party!? She said she woreContinue reading A Black Velvet Suit is a Closet Staple
Long ago, in 1992, I was leaving for a year to study abroad in Florence, Italy. My sister gave me the nicest, most thoughtful, going away gift: a silver St. Christopher medal. It was engraved and everything. (I can’t seem to remember the message, but it was definitely special.) St. Christopher is the patron saintContinue reading St. Christopher, Protect Us
I have a very wonderful friend named Caron. She is the epitome of a classic beauty: with her tall and sleek stature, waist length strawberry blond hair, and both flawless figure and face, she’s a glamorous woman to admire. And, she’s my friend! A really good one actually. So I know her beauty runs deep.Continue reading The History of My Wrap Coat
I figured it was about time I share how I choose books to read. I am a librarian after all; lucky for me, books happily occupy much of my day. I’m always reading some book, often two, and I usually have an audio book that I’m listening to as well. I try to expose myselfContinue reading Goodreads
My sister and I were talking about how we both have serious birthday issues–her’s is February 9th, and mine was yesterday, February 21st. We really don’t like our birthdays. Too much hype, too many great expectations, when really it’s just another day. Although the one birthday I did absolutely enjoy the most in my lifeContinue reading Turning 48 Birthday Will Be Different Than the Rest
It started as the Wuhan Flu until it was described as coronavirus, yet know the World Health Organization (WHO) officially called it Covid-19. With this name it contains the “Co” from Corona, “vi” from virus, “d” from disease and the “19” for the year it started. No location or race associated, no ominous connotations implied,Continue reading Living in Hong Kong During COVID-19
Over a year ago, I met the most amazing woman: Lisa von Ortenberg. I was attending a Christmas bazaar, and there was this stand of completely remarkably chic dresses in the finest of silks. The owner of the stall, Lisa of LvO Boutique, was quite busy, but I hung around because I just wanted toContinue reading Lisa and LvO Boutique
I’m so happy for my readers. I really am. I have the best readers ever! For some reason, I was so nervous to ask for feedback; in fact it took me years to finally post a reader survey. But I don’t know what I was worried about because you were all so kind! The feedbackContinue reading I’m So Happy for My Readers
Thank you to so many of you out there who took my reader survey. (It’s still open for you to take if you’d be so kind.) Before I post the results on Wednesday, I wanted to take a little walk down my blogging memory lane. It was back in 2012 that my blog started takingContinue reading A Little Walk Down (My Blogging) Memory Lane
I frequent the beach–a lot. So, I think this advice can be something to seriously take in. I’m also 40 plus years old, about to turn one more year this February. I’m comfortable in my swimsuit, sometimes my two piece bikini. At present, I’m not about to take pictures solely in my swimsuit–although I haveContinue reading Find a Sexy Cover Up
I have been very lucky in my lifetime so far to have visited many, many beaches. From Thailand to California, from India to Spirit Lake, my life has been filled with my favorite geological landform. Amongst all these beaches, my favorite beach in the world is by far Phra Nang Beach in Krabi, Thailand. WeContinue reading My Favorite Beach in the World
Chinese New Year is a very fun celebration–especially if you live in Asia. Everywhere, everything, and everyone is red! The red is very significant: it brings good luck. However, unfortunately Hong Kong is yet to receive a break and could use some good luck right about now. With 8 cases of the Wuhan Virus (Coronavirus),Continue reading Chinese New Year Adjustments