UGH! I am in the middle of revisions. Seriously, I hate revisions more than any other part of the writing process. Some writers like revisions. I don’t understand why. All revising is is being told you have to change something that you thought was perfectly fine just the way it was! I’ve actually heard that  Read more »

Y(ike)s! over Ike. I spent a summer in Houston once and used to go to Galveston for the delicious seafood there (and saltwater taffy). Such a beautiful island! I hope both Houston and Galveston and all the areas affected by Ike will be back on their feet soon. But until then, we’ll have our memories  Read more »

I know I promised to live blog Hurricane Ike, but it’s pummeling poor Cuba and leaving the Keys alone. They even cancelled the evacuation! The whole thing must be very heartbreaking to all these news crews gathered on the main street downtown, as you can see…. They are disconsolate there isn’t more drama! In fact,  Read more »

I can’t believe it’s a whole new year already! I’m writing this with a heating pad on my stomach and a pillow over that and my laptop on the pillow. I guess I will personally always remember 2007 as The Year That They Took Out My Right Ovary and Burned Off All My Endometriosis, Which  Read more »

So last time I wrote about what I wanted for Christmas. Here’s a list of what I’m getting other people (it’s okay, none of them read my blog): For my nieces, who are four and three, and love to dress up as princesses, I found these fun princess dress up clothes at My Fancy Princess.  Read more »

He Who Shall Not Be Named In This Blog has kidnapped me and taken me to his lair in an attempt to alleviate some of my stress. Although I don’t see how this is supposed to work, since his lair is in the woods, and there are ticks here. Also, his mother. In any case,  Read more »

I’m in love. I wanted this outfit so badly. Sadly, in Bavaria (which is where Munich is located) most, if not all, shops are closed on Sunday, which is the day I spied this lovely confection in a shop window on my way to the Munich Book Show. And of course I flew to Berlin  Read more »

For those of you who haven’t figured it out by now: I am spending my birthday week in the town of my birth, Bloomington, Indiana! Well, why NOT return to the place where you were born forty years ago? I mean, it’s kind of dishy. At least I can get into the bars now. And  Read more »

OK, I know leggings are the hot new look right now. And believe me, I love them too. Let's face it, a nice pair of black cotton leggings under a blousy tunic or babydoll top looks good on just about any girl. Of course, we knew this back in the eighties, when this look first  Read more »

Looking for a stylish spot to sip a cocktail in your favorite Lilly Pulitzer print? Then you won't want to miss LILLY NIGHT! Hosted every Thursday in the The Living Room, 4:30-10:00PM, you can mingle with Palm Beach's posh and preppy and enjoy whimsical, Lilly-inspired cocktails, award-winning cuisine, and lively entertainment. Forget your Lilly at  Read more »