The heat reached triple digits today. I stared at my closet for far too long before deciding that I'd wear shorts. A friend saw me this afternoon and immediately noticed. "Wow," she said. "I don't think I've ever seen you wear shorts before. Ever." It's true. I rarely wear them, and I'm even less likely to ...
Tag Archive: clothing
Traveling Light
I am one of those people who can pack for any trip -- business or pleasure -- in a rollaboard suitcase and a personal bag that can fit beneath the seat in front of me. A week-long trade show requiring suits? No problem. Two weeks in Europe? Easy. I have ...
The Genius of Etsy
I was raised in a family of shoppers. Every Saturday, at 9:45 AM, my mother, grandmother and great aunt would pile into the car and go shopping, arriving at the door of their target location just moments shy of its 10:00 opening. They were bargain shoppers, and excellent ones at that. I ...
My Dream of Change
For just a brief moment, I’m going to be totally selfish. I’m going to speak glowingly about my hope, my dream, that Obama = change.I’m speaking, of course, of Michelle Obama. You were expecting Barack?No, this post isn’t about the worldwide hope for peace, education, healthcare and clean energy. ...