I'll be enjoying Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with family and friends, and the preparations that go with that. Right now my second cheesecake of the night is in the oven. There will only be one cheesecake to eat tomorrow though. The first one I made got horribly overcooked when I forgot about it while … Continue reading Holiday Reading List
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I'm an introvert, and on Saturday I am throwing my 20th consecutive Christmas party. My annual Christmas party is in addition to many other parties I've hosted including cast parties, kids' birthday parties, a wedding celebration for friends who eloped and even a "double quinceañera" for my husband. I love throwing parties, but I am … Continue reading 4 reasons introverts should host parties
A few days ago I posted 39 truths and a lie, challenging people to identify which statement about me is not true. As promised, I am now revealing the lie. I am going to do so below. That means this post is a major spoiler for the other one, so if you haven't read the … Continue reading My Lie is Revealed
My friend Bev is dead. She's been gone for 10 years. Sometimes it seems like less, like she was just there yesterday. Sometimes it seems like more, particularly because so much has happened since then. I've lived in two different cities since then. I've gotten married. I've had two kids. It feels wrong that Bev … Continue reading Green Bean Casserole: A Thanksgiving Memory of a Lost Friend
There are two big shopping events happening in Edgewater this weekend. Both are perfect ways to jump start your holiday shopping or pick up something fun for yourself. Chicago Craft Mafia's DIY Trunk Show Broadway Armory, 5917 North Broadway Street Saturday, November 17 from 10 AM to 5 PM Free Admission This is not your … Continue reading Two Unique Shopping Events in Edgewater this Weekend
Kim Z. Dale 