birthdays

A dozen years of musing

Whoa. This morning Facebook reminded me that The Bluest Muse turned 12 yesterday. (And yes, I missed it. Again.) Twelve whole years …

During the early getting-to-know-you days of a semester, my students quickly learn a few vital things about me. Chief among them? My …

At the end of 2020, I decided to keep the Christmas tree up until pandemic lockdown ends, decorating for each new holiday. …

Thirty five started with a yelp, a handful of ibuprofen and one icepack after another like the universe was shouting WARNING: APPROACHING …

Well, we’ve arrived at my favorite day of the year, second to Christmas. The day where I can excuse cake for breakfast, …

“How old are you going to be this year?” “34?” “34? Are you sure? How old am I again?” “What year is …

Happiest of birthdays to Mom-5! Enjoying a damn fabulous birthday dinner at The Waterboy. xoxo, shawna NaBloPoMo May 2015 May 1– To selfie …

“Childhood” by Michiev. Used with permission. “Be brave. Ask your questions. Speak your truth.” I heard those words from BlogHer CEO and …

Bruschetta bar birthday bash feast, June 28, 2014. My Italian roots start to show when I throw a party. I obsess over …

A birthday gazing ball crafted by my lovely mother My birthday fell on a Monday this year so I knew it was …