How Often Do You Wash Your Hair?
It is a point of pride for me that I only wash my hair twice a week. I tell everyone I can. And people are generally curious. Some are grossed out. But what about when you exercise? Doesn’t it get […]
Falling in Love with our House, Finally!
When we bought our home 14 years ago, we felt like it had everything we wanted. A big backyard, double car garage and partially finished basement. Again, reminiscent of a scene from The Family Man. (You only need to watch […]
Welcome to My NEW Blog!
Just the fact that you are reading this means that you are here! Yay! This has been a long time in the making and I am so excited to finally share it with you. On the Bright Side is the […]
Some Movies I Would Like to Recommend!
Hey there, everyone! (Everyone being a loose term as this is my first post and there might only be 12 of you). Here are some movies I think you might like. Recommendations for when you feel like watching an entire […]
The Simplest Chocolate Cake You Will Ever Make
My friend Mick is a writer, director and baker extraordinaire. Whenever he is need of creative inspiration, he bakes. And he often bakes a chocolate cake. I always hope to happen by their house on such days. I was so […]
What Name Would You Choose for Yourself?
Born in 1976, I was blessed (sarcasm) with a super 70s name. One that I am not a huge fan of. Apparently my dad wanted to name me Monica. Not sure how ‘Lori’ won out. I was at one of […]
Saying Goodbye to Our Pets
Today when I was dishing my scrambled eggs onto my plate, I dropped some onto the floor. My instinct was to call our dogs into the kitchen. But Max has been gone for two years and Molly for almost one. […]
Have You KonMari’d Your House Yet?
My sister in law has a giant closet full of beautiful clothes. And shoes. And bags. And accessories. AND she’s nice, darn it! Sometimes I think that if she ever woke up to my wardrobe of clothes (pictured above – […]
How a Wine Tour Made Me Fall in Love with Wine (for the first time) and my Bike (all over again)
A good friend of ours arranged a biking wine tour for her birthday celebrations one year. I was up for the fun but not enthusiastic about the wine part as, at 35, I had never acquired a taste for it. […]