I moved from Buffalo, New York to Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1987 for my ex-husband’s job in NYC, one hour away. Countless cell phones, cars and jobs ago.  VHS tapes and Blockbuster were still the rage!  Netflix and Amazon Prime were unimaginable!   LOL! My son, Kevin […]

Hey folks! I hate to break it to you bluntly! If you’re looking for a mouth watering, home cooked meal that curls your toes– keep stepping.  LOL!  Unless it happens to be a special occasion, holiday or I’m having a nervous breakdown and self-medicating! But, […]

As many folks celebrate Valentine’s Day gifting sentimental cards, flowers, balloons and cheesy plush bears;  I want to pay homage to the unassuming cocoa bean, my unconditional, little friend—the love of my life.  CHOCOLATE!! Tearing into a box of candy brings me immense pleasure. I’m […]

It started off a beautiful Sunday afternoon;  brunch with my girlfriend, Candace, at a quaint tea house in Seymour, CT called, “Tea With Tracy.” You know.  One of those places where your blood pressure drops as soon as you walk in. Cozy, relaxed and unpretentious; […]

It’s beyond a soft spot.  Actually, I’m downright giddy. My nostalgia meter is off the rails. Comforting, like a big bowl of warm peach cobbler. And, not just about my boundless love affair with my hometown of Buffalo, New York–affectionately called the Queen City, Nickel […]

If I was a shopaholic, I’d be holed up in rehab by now.  Living down the street from the mall is too good to be true! I sometimes take it for granted. Are you kidding me?  I’d be kicking and screaming if I ever moved.  […]

My husband is an IT Project Manager for an aerospace and defense company. In other words, he’s the guy who makes sure stuff gets done on time, so he doesn’t have egg on his face. So, I thought he would jump at the chance to […]