on a valuable lesson learned from a famous french designer: let’s just assume…
What happens when we make blanket assumptions about an individual or situation? What lessons do we learn when we… read more
the band-aid rip: what it means to be an expat
At the school my children attend here in England many families have confirmed the inevitable- whether they’re staying in London… read more
parks & services: a commentary on paris
I have been meaning to write this essay since my family lived in Paris — a period in my life… read more
british ballet and the arabesque to redemption
My last posting about sports had me detail my “sports mom” deficiencies as a misfit hockey and soccer mom. So,… read more
love, black diamonds and icing – a sports commentary
Some women are gifted athletes, dedicated fitness enthusiasts or true-blue “sports moms”. I am not one of them and hand-over-heart,… read more
exceptions are the rule: my top 10 list on how NOT to look like hell
We’ve all seen the ubiquitous rules on style that just about every fashion magazine publishes at least once a year… read more