by Joy | Jul 31, 2014 | Senses, Things for the Tastebuds
To me there is nothing better than discovering a new restaurant, especially those hole-in-the-wall surprises that you would never think were good (or maybe you would think the opposite, that only holes-in-walls were good…I digress.) Last week, I discovered such...
by Joy | Jul 30, 2014 | Maya, My Life, Parenting, Senses, Things for the Eyes
Every night before Maya goes to bed, she brushes her teeth, runs outside to her bookshelves and picks a story to read. I’m beyond grateful she still enjoys this ritual, and as far as I’m concerned, it will continue for as long as she is willing. Last...
by Joy | Jul 27, 2014 | My Life, Senses, Things for the Ears
Some songs haunt me…and it’s a good thing. The songs in the videos below are a few of them – from the movie (and now Broadway musical) Once. I saw the movie a few years ago and fell slowly. We saw the musical yesterday, and I fell again. Enjoy....
by Joy | Jul 26, 2014 | My Life, Poetry, Senses, Things for the Nose
Eyelids slowly lift Coaxed by wafting java trails Time to start the day
by Joy | Jul 25, 2014 | My Life, Senses, Things of a Tactile Nature
Nope, not talking about the boys from Jersey. I’m talking about the mini-massages you get when you pay for a mani/pedi. It’s not the whole shebang, but after a day of kids and meetings… a little sea salt scrub, cooling gel, and warmed lotion go a...