Franco got a haircut on Saturday; immediately came home and wanted to ‘practice’ on us. We had a great weekend full of fun and play. I hope you did as well!
Color Factory
Here’s a picture from August 2017 when I went to the Color Factory, an experiential exhibit in San Francisco. There was a room with 10,000 colored ribbons, another room full of confetti, and this was the giant yellow ball pit….
Cal Bear Twinsies
What do you think? Does Franco look like me?
A Letter to My Son on International Women’s Day
Throwback Thursday. As relevant today as last year. March 8, 2017 Dear Franco, Having you as my son has been my ultimate achievement. You are the love of my life. Today is International Women’s Day, but this is not a good…
No Plastic Straws
Have you ever done a beach cleanup? I did one last year and after that, I stopped using plastic straws. Our beaches are littered with all kinds of plastic particles. Next time you’re at the beach, bring a garbage bag…
My New Celebrity Crush: Frances McDormand
I loved Frances McDormand in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. I loved her rousing Oscars acceptance speech. Now check out what she had to say in an interview three years ago with Katie Couric. I especially love how she says…
Fight for the Maiden Name
Did you or your spouse change names after marriage? The day Dean and I went to City Hall to obtain our marriage certificate, we left separately in a rage. I had assumed I was going to keep my name. He…
2018 Academy Awards
I’m really enjoying tonight’s academy awards. I love Jimmy Kimmel and glad that he was asked back to host. Although I told Dean, “Everyone else has been accused of sexual harassment so not sure who else could have hosted.” I…
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Franco hasn’t been to a children’s museum that he didn’t love. As an adult, I’d have to say the same. Every children’s museum we’ve been to has been great. We were in Phoenix this past Christmas, and the Children’s Museum…
The Best Credit Card Ever: Citi Double Cash
I put everything that I can on my credit card. Girl Scout cookies, recurring payments, whatever. If I could put my mortgage on my credit card, I would! This is the best credit card ever. The Citi Double Cash credit…