Labor and… a latte?
I was writing in a coffee shop a while ago when a man came in and bought a latte for his wife. Beaming, he announced that she just went into…
The mom and her daughter in the dressing room
I walked into the dressing room of a store the other day to try some clothes on. Another mom walked in beside me pushing a stroller with a newborn in it. She was balancing…
The Sacramento Race for the Cure
Sacramento’s Race for the Cure was awesome on Saturday! The turnout was amazing… And it was great to see so many moms, daughters, sisters, aunts, friends, fathers, husbands, brothers, sons,…
A coffee shop reception and a whole lot of inspiration…
Last Saturday, my mother-in-law and I went to a cancer survivor reception at a local coffee shop. It was great to take time to remember her journey — not the bad…
A great dinner recipe
Today we’re talking about dinner recipes. Here’s one from me. Or actually, it’s from Sam. He and his wife Michelle are our neighbors and friends. They’re great cooks too. (She…
Celebrating Five Years!
This week, my friend Lisa (an amazing person and a breast cancer survivor) is celebrating Five Years Cancer-Free! Lisa and I have known each other forever, and even though we only get to see…
An Awesome Apple Pie with a few twists
My mom came up with a great apple pie recipe that I wanted to share. We made it when she was here to celebrate her birthday last weekend and it was delicious….
Healthy foods, a note about the weekend, and other miscellaneous items…
1. Happy Friday, everyone. I hope you had a great week. This Quick Takes will be quick; my mom and dad are coming into town and we’re celebrating my mom’s…