Parenting without Fear

I was terrified of having a baby, but not for the obvious reasons. I wasn’t worried about keeping her alive, her diet, the sleep loss, or her future college choices (and how we would pay for those). No, I was terrified I wouldn’t be able to travel as much as I like to or stayContinue reading “Parenting without Fear”

Across the state, across the world

A weekend getaway to the Walla Walla Valley can make you lose track of time while indulging in all the senses.

Holiday Res[e]t

We are now deep into the Christmas season, and quite frankly as far as planning goes, I’m very behind. Christmas day is a mere week away, and I’m just now wrapping presents for my daughter, trying to figure out what to buy the rest of my family, and Christmas dinner??? That menu hasn’t even startedContinue reading “Holiday Res[e]t”

The Perfect Croissant 🥐

My favorite pastry is the almond croissant. I still have dreams of the best almond croissant I ever had in a little cafe on a nondescript corner in Tel Aviv. Every bakery that I have the pleasure of entering must pass the almond croissant test regardless of their specialty. They can have incredible bread, scones,Continue reading “The Perfect Croissant 🥐”