Our upstairs bathroom was designed in 1999 for two little boys. The “Boys’ Bathroom” is big, served them well, and also served as the extra bathroom when we hosted a party or holiday event. But by 2021 the boys were grown it was WELL overdue for a spruce up. I decided to leave the tub […]
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Limewash a Fireplace
Our fireplace mantel was classic, builder-grade, installed in 1999 when we built the house. After looking at it a LONG time and deciding I hated it, I set about researching how to paint it. I decided on a limewash technique. It is SO EASY and I am so happy. It set the tone for a […]
Regis & Becky Lee
Regis Philbin died Saturday at the age of 88. I met him once and have a story that debunks the old admonition that you should never meet your idols. Years ago, Philbin and I had the same boss — Disney. I was on-air “talent” for a Disney-owned and operated television station, and Regis, back then, […]
The Science Behind Grandmothers
I learned something this week: only five species on Earth go through menopause. As you might be aware, human women go through menopause. But interestingly, in all of the animal kingdom, only four other animals experience this transition. The other four are all whales with teeth. Humans, belugas, narwhals, short-finned pilot whales and killer whales […]
Nifty 50 – What You NEED by this Birthday
Jennifer Aniston turned 50 this month! It was big celebrity news! I, too, turned 50 this month! On this milestone birthday, I took a moment to reflect upon the knowledge and skillsets vital at the half-century mark. By 50, you should have: ■ A retirement plan. ■ An acceptance that you’ll never retire. ■ A […]
Pop Culture and the Demarcation of Age
I learned something terrible on Twitter today. And really isn’t it always Twitter? The new line of demarcation of old age isn’t getting your AARP invitation, it isn’t your lower back pain, it’s not being confused at Kroger, and it’s not being oblivious to Tik Tok. The new line of demarcation for old is the […]