Monthly Archives: August 2010
Book review: ‘Holly’s Inbox: Scandal In The City’ by Holly Denham
Life seems to be looking up for Holly Denham. Her adorable boyfriend, Toby, is suave and attentive; her receptionist position at a high-powered bank in London keeps her busy while also providing ample opportunity to socialize. But when Holly (finally!) … Continue reading
Filed under 3-star reads, book reviews
Can you read this post over the roar of the Niagara?
Home again, friends, and I’ll say this: it’s incredibly difficult coming home from a fabulous weekend, especially when you find yourself back at your desk in less than 12 hours. Good thing I have a Diet Coke, granola bar and … Continue reading
Filed under out and about
Where I am, what I’m reading and how you can reach me
As the final send-off to a marvelous summer (which included — yes — a Foreigner concert), I’m heading to upstate New York with Spencer to visit his parents and meet his family — and I’m excited, but yes . . … Continue reading
Book review: ‘Bright Lights, Big Ass’ by Jen Lancaster
What I love about Jen Lancaster is that you feel like she could be your best friend. Your scary, loose cannon, OMG-what-is-she-going-to-say-next friend. And sometimes? Well, sometimes those people are the most fun in the world to be around. In … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
My love of capers knows no bounds — so we made Chicken Scallopine
So I’m kind of going through a thing with capers. It all started on my birthday weekend in July, when Spencer and I went up to Annapolis and had dinner at The Cheesecake Factory. If you’ve never been to a … Continue reading
Filed under food & drink, recipes
Book review: ‘Top 8′ by Katie Finn
Every now and then, a novel comes along that really challenges our traditional viewpoints and prompts us to evaluate our own lives, perhaps taking action to right the wrongs society has committed or begin to change the world. And then … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
