Author Archives: Jennifer

Back in London having gained at least four pounds. As I’m 5’4, that’s saying something. I’ve never eaten so much – when I’m not even hungry – in my life. But what the heck is the point of not trying … Continue reading →

Time with my mother, on our own, in Italy. Although I am fully capable of back-packing, camping, getting lost in a city and eventually finding my way – perhaps in a parallel universe but capable nonetheless, I am also completely … Continue reading →

Walberswick, Suffolk. Not an easy village name to roll off one’s tongue. Our dear friends have a house, or two, there and we have been visiting this special spot by the sea for ten years. The week was spent either … Continue reading →

Week two, London. The thing about week two is that I get to finally live here rather than just be visiting. Meaning…life settles into a routine that allows for a natural rhythm to happen. We left a full life in … Continue reading →

London. We arrived safely with the usual dazed feeling from lack of sleep, but so excited to step back into our lives here. We were only just taking our belongings out of the car when my son announced that his … Continue reading →

You know you’re on holiday when asked what day of the week it is and the answer couldn’t come even for large sums of money. Today is Friday. I know this because I asked Dell, the local surf instructor. “Relaxing, … Continue reading →

My 20 year old, English niece has been living with us since the Bar Mitzvah and just went home tonight. Having her female energy invade this all-boy household was seriously divine. She is not only gorgeous but everything you would … Continue reading →

Back to blogging…had to take a pause as eldest son became a man. Thank goodness it only took a few weeks. We celebrated my son’s Bar Mitzvah. In Judaism this is a symbolic day that marks his journey into becoming … Continue reading →

Husband’s home. I think the most important aspect of his return is us – he and I. If that doesn’t work, it’s all a facade. And each time he leaves for a trip, or we have to separate because of … Continue reading →

I had the most unexpected, romantic dinner with Husband the other night. It was my late morning and his late evening. I sat next to him as he dined in his hotel restaurant…on Skype. I watched his food being served … Continue reading →