Laura’s Notes from the Handbasket

I finished three books in the past week that made me cry. I pride myself on not being a crier over fictional stories–at least I don’t cry because I stay the hell away from stories that might leave me sobbing. Films are often the worst culprits. Sometimes I get trapped into watching tragic films with …Read More

I can’t do it. Even though I wore a linen tunic and white leggings today, I could NOT bring myself to wear white shoes. This was going to be the year when I broke one of the biggest fashion rules out there: wearing white shoes after Labor Day. Why would I even conceive of such …Read More

Hello, darlings. Mother is back! (I’ve always wanted to say that. It sounds so 1940s elegant, yes?) Have you had a fabulous summer? So much has been happening in the world, and I’ve mostly been here, watching it all. Most importantly for me, though, has been time spent with my family. This was my son’s …Read More