Last week Elena and I found ourselves sitting across from a cheerful fellow. Eager to shake my hand, he introduced himself as the man who would see us through to Elena's graduation from high school. He's her high school counselor, and we were there to schedule her freshman … [Read more...] about Same Old Song, Different Dance
8th Annual NFL Scouting Combine Tweetup with Peter King
The 2015 NFL football season may be over, but for fans in Indianapolis we still have one more NFL-related event to soak in before the pool dries (freezes?) up until training camp. The NFL Scouting Combine returns to Indianapolis February 23-29. It's a great event for our city, … [Read more...] about 8th Annual NFL Scouting Combine Tweetup with Peter King
January 2016 Must-Reads
January 2016 is in the books, and so was I! I'm off to a great start on my Goodreads yearly reading goal of 80 books, I read an Advanced Reader Copy from my Netgalley shelf, and I've read the first of the 12 books I picked for the Modern Mrs. Darcy Reading Challenge. I've decided … [Read more...] about January 2016 Must-Reads
The February Despair (and What’s Saving Me From It Right Now)
“The day and time itself: late afternoon in early February, was there a moment of the year better suited for despair?” Alice McDermott I'd like to think myself an optimist most days, but for twenty-nine days in February I struggle. The winter months just don't suit me. Once … [Read more...] about The February Despair (and What’s Saving Me From It Right Now)
What We’re Doing in 2016
Mike was the first person to notice them. Walking by the printer, he spied them fresh off the press. "This year I will" he read ... "Oh no, are these for us?" They were indeed! Cute New Year's resolution printables courtesy of Pinterest, one for each of us. Sigh. "You're … [Read more...] about What We’re Doing in 2016