In a post-Spring Break reflective moment, I’m bringing back a Classic Chaos Column. MESS: Make Everything Stop Syndrome Welcome to that long stretch of the calendar that lies between spring break and the last day of school. The next few weeks can be tough on the whole family as the academic year grinds to a [...]
A stormy Friday here in Pasadena, but that doesn’t dampen my enthusiasm for this year Pasadena Showcase House of Design opening on Sunday, April 15th. Click here for more information and tickets As you can see, this year’s makeover queen, a 1927 Spanish Revival in La Canada, is impressive from the outside. And, I [...]
I am often approached/accosted by fellow mom friends asking the same question, “Lian, how do you do it? The writing, the podcast, the cranky e-mails to companies about their appalling customer service. You’re always busy with something creative.” Then, these same moms follow-up with the lament, “I wish I had some creative outlet in my [...]
I hope those of you on Spring Break are enjoying a little break from your regular school year routine. Do you think that’s what Spring Break really means? I never thought about it like that. I know we are here. With only one son to get off to school int he morning, it’s seems exponentially [...]
On Chaos Chronicles podcast 510, I talked about the controversial article in Vogue by Dara-Lynn Weiss about putting her 7 year old on a diet. I had the opportunity to read the Dara-Lynn Weiss article before the controversy hit the web, so I went in unbiased. My first thoughts when I read the article were [...]
Today, I spent the day writing and then “upgrading” my Facebook pages to the Timeline layout. (It doesn’t feel like an upgrade when they threaten to do it for you!) Trying to find photos and logos that fit the FB specific sizes proved to be challenging– but I did come across some perfectly fine photos [...]
Last week, I opened my organic produce box and there was a big bunch of bok choy. While I’ve enjoyed bok choy over the years, I’d never actually cooked any myself. My rationale? What’s the point of of Irish girl attempting Asian cooking here in Southern California? It almost seems insulting to the many fine [...]
Heading into the weekend, Chaos Crew, with a new Chaos Chronicles podcast for you. On the show this week: The Chaos Chronicles: DIY fallout or What Happens when the neihbors realize you like to do your own home repairs The Good and Not So Good of Social Media: The Trayvon Martin Case and The Shockingly [...]
On the podcast over the last couple of weeks, I’ve given a shout-out to my friend Linda who was helping my friend Kate train for the Los Angeles Marathon that took place last Sunday. According to a great email from Linda, I’m happy to report that Kate not only finished the 26.2 miles, she actually [...]
Good Monday morning… This weekend, we recorded a Satellite Sisters podcast on Sunday morning. Take a listen, if you haven’t. It explains what’s been happening behind the scenes in our lives, mainly as adult children caring for our aging parents. Click here to listen to Satellite Sisters 031812 I’ll follow up on Thursday on the [...]
