Last Sunday I had the pleasure of attending Mandy Patinkin’s concert with the Pasadena Pops Orchestra at the Ford Amphitheatre. Mandy Patinkin, for those of you non-musical-theatre nerds out there, has had a long career originating some of musical theatre’s most monumental roles on Broadway for composers such as Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber. … Continue reading »
Living in Los Angeles, I frequently find myself surrounded by beautiful exteriors. And I ain’t talkin buildings. And I’m not really talking about the beautiful people either. Though there are plenty of those walking around too. I’m talking about the people who seem to have it all together. They are always perfectly dressed for wherever … Continue reading »
“I just ate a piece of dried orzo as though that were the kind of thing that belonged in my mouth,” said Marah. We were prepping for a bridal shower we were throwing that day. We had done an amazing job of pre-prep the day before, chopping veggies, arranging flowers, laying out platters & hanging … Continue reading »
Sometimes there’s a sort of character that I play called Sassy Pants Fat Girl. Don’t get me wrong, when I say character, I don’t mean in a play or on TV. Though I would be happy to oblige should the need arise (I’m lookin’ at you, Matthew Weiner). No, Sassy Pants Fat Girl is a … Continue reading »
Well the cat is out of the bag, or rather the belly is out of the pants…I’m pregnant! Cue the trumpets and the parade already. Jon & I are very excited to be welcoming a new addition to our family this September. There’s all sorts of anxieties that come with the idea of bringing a … Continue reading »
New York New York truly is a wonderful town. Last week, me and the husby traveled across the country for a little well-deserved vacation in New York. We had a great time–cramming so much into our 3 1/2 days that we left feeling satisfied, and a little exhausted. Vacations are for rest and relaxation. They … Continue reading »
There’s a new water on the market,” my WW leader announced in a meeting. I immediately rolled my eyes. It’s called Bai 5, which doesn’t earn it any extra points. I don’t know what a Bai is and I don’t know why I need 5 of them. But apparently it tastes like eating a peach. … Continue reading »
I first learned about the concept of regular everyday people visiting a tailor for their regular everyday needs several years ago when I began my obsession with the TLC show “What Not To Wear.” On the show, stylists Stacy London & Clinton Kelly surprise their “client” for the week with the promise of a whole … Continue reading »
In the past I may have presented myself as more of a chef than I actually am. Let me be clear: I am an excellent food assembler, but a chef I am not. I am excellent at opening bags of delicious items from Trader Joe’s and combining them to make different delicious things. But I … Continue reading »
You guys my pantry is talking to me again. And my refrigerator. And my delivery menus. Oh boy. It’s been a long week. Sometimes I just want to eat. I want to eat a lot of something. And that something is most likely sugar based–the sweet or salty variety will do as long as there’s … Continue reading »
