These little trinkets are courtesy of Things Remembered and would make great stocking stuffers for the guys in your life. For a special touch, engrave his name on the gift or better yet write him a personal message. It's all in the details. Black Heritage Knife For the man's man Black Leather Flask For the party guy Watch Money Clip For the statement maker … [Read more...]

Hello my Darlings, every year I head into the city around Christmas time just to admire the sights.   Today's almost springlike weather made it a dream to parade around midtown and I took full advantage of it, savoring the scenery to the point where I felt like I might possibly burst with Christmas spirit.   The Rockefeller Christmas tree was magnificent, it … [Read more...]

Alex is student of the month, he's been doing so well in all of his courses especially math, a subject he absolutely detests. I can't really blame him, I'm not a fan of mathematics either.   Anyway my darlings, I've decided to post a few pictures of Al in all of his celebratory glow.   I'm so incredibly proud of him! … [Read more...]

As far as I’m concerned there are five types of grandmothers, the lifetime TV movie reservoir of family wisdom, who dispenses a barrage of unsolicited advice in an effort to control her off-springs. The quintessential grandmother, who’s perfect in every way and oozes hospitality from every pore as well as a few other aromas, cakes, pies and an assortment of warm buttery baked … [Read more...]

Charles Dickens is one of the very few English writers to have convincingly written about Christmas. Consequently, his most popular Christmas story, "A Christmas Carol," evokes feelings of charity and goodwill for most around the holidays. From all of the characters in the novel, I relate the most to the Cratchit family. There is something so genuine about … [Read more...]

I thought I'd share with you a few of the sonogram pictures of my new and still developing godson. The mommy to be, Pauline, is five months along, I guess that means she's in her second trimester. Anyway, I hear that he's quite the energectic little fellow. Apparently, the doctors had a hard time figuring out his gender because he kept … [Read more...]

I was thinking back to a few Christmases ago when Alex was just a tiny tot, plump cheeks and all. He would refuse to go to bed on Christmas Eve without writing a heartfelt letter to Santa. He also insisted on leaving him a midnight snack, milk and chocolate chip cookies. I so loved his innocence back then. One fateful year, he began to question the existence of … [Read more...]

Nothing screams understated elegance more than a woman clad in a suit. Each of these ladies have  added their own touch of Je ne sais quoi to this sexy masculine style.   I adore this trend. Don't you? … [Read more...]