A Glass Slipper Day

The usefulness of Facebook is an often debated topic.  It's a source that can be used for good and evil.  In it's worse state, when things go  wrong, it can go very, very wrong.  On the other hand, in it's most idllyic state, it can be kismet and you meet a kindred spirit.

A few weeks ago, I was contacted by fellow (and much more consistent) blogger, Shane Castillini Sjtorm.  We'd met at this year's DC Design House.  Shane's blog, (Visual Treats) For All of My Design-Obsessed Peeps, which I always look forward to reading, is a beautifully, ethereally written commentary on all things related to the world of design and life.  I was quite honored when Shane asked to feature me in his blog and the result is in Shane's post today (http://forallofmydesign-obsessedpeeps.blogspot.com/2011/12/almost-almost-famous-designers-working.html?spref=fb ).

I hope you all enjoy and will also follow Shane's delightful blog.  He had a posting last week on the advantages of being a mature woman that made my day (http://forallofmydesign-obsessedpeeps.blogspot.com/2011/12/december-issue-forgotten-ones.html?spref=fb).

It's great ending the year on such a high note.  I feel like Cinderella trying on the glass slipper and it fits.

Subtlety Reigns Supreme



Adele



                       

I've been home sick for the past couple of days with what feels like the flu.  The upside of being homebound is it gives me the opportunity to catch up on reading and TV.  I've heard and read a lot about Adele's performance at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards this past weekend.  No autotune, no lasers or flashing lights.  No gyrating dancers, and the performer, herself, was fully clothed (looking quite beautiful by the way).

I quess when you have true talent and confidence in what you do, you don't need distractions.

Click on the link below to enjoy Adele's performance.  Enjoy!

http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/watch-adeles-heartbreaking-vma-performance-of-someone-like-you-2011308

The Days Can Be Long, But the Years Are Short

First day of school - 1999

Today, is the first day in 18 years that I did not have to take one or both of my children to school. My son, Ian, is now 17 and a high school senior, is driving and my daughter, Gabi, 19, is starting her junior year at Haverford College. Those who know me will vouch that I'm not a "the world revolves around my children" type. I've always looked at myself as their life coach. Don't get me wrong. I love and enjoy my children more than anything in this world, but always felt it was my responsibility to them to let them fall and pick themselves up, experience disappointments as well as joy. I'd just hover in the background just in case I was needed.

So today, I sit here, with tears and a bittersweet feeling. My day-to-day mothering is coming to an end and now my children are encouraging me to go forth and prosper. For months, I've been toying with the prospect of beginning a blog. Now, I've got a bit of a empty nest syndrome creeping in, so I reckon I should find an activity to fill the void.

Gabi and Ian - Summer 2011

So very much like almost 20 years ago, as I brought Gabi home from the hospital, I'm giving birth to my new "baby". Bear with me as I figure this whole thing out. I didn't know much about raising children and everything has turned out wonderfully well. I hope you will join me on my new adventure!