Easter Cards 2026

I only sent Easter cards to a small handful of friends, since I'm not into the holiday at all. But these three cards from Trader Joe’s were too cute to pass up!

Adamantine

Straight to Your Heart - Ashton Irwin

Make It Better - Anderson .Paak

Throwing It All Away - Genesis

One Thing - Lola Young

Change My Mind - The Motels

UMI Says - Mos Def

Opening - Robert Glasper

Prayer - Savages

Dark Chocolate - Anika Nilles

White Blank Page - Mumford & Sons

Rainy Days - Travis James

Many Times - Dijon

Be My Baby - The Ronettes

Willowcrest - Buddy Rich Big Band feat. Neil Peart

Too Good - EJ Jones

Don't Delete the Kisses - Wolf Alice

New Song - Alice Phoebe Lou

Sister Sadie - Buddy Rich

Metal Fatigue - StOrk

I'll Be Seeing You - Billie Holiday

The Glamorous Life - Sheila E.

Wanted Man - Benson Boone

Puke - Ava Maybee

Farewell Reel - Patti Smith

February 2026 Playlist

(Clearly I was still super into drummers when I made this!)

I Welcome...

Texting with Bishop

What was I doing the other night at quarter after one in the morning? Scrolling through old text messages sent to and from Bishop.

(Watching the original Hawaii Five-O)

(For the rest of this texting exchange - see here.)

*covet her wardrobe

I Wish, I Wish, I Wish

A while back I saw this adorable home online and took a screenshot. I've no idea where the house it or who designed it or even the photographer, but I genuinely believe I could not love a building more. It is so sweet and classy and so American. Just plain fab!

GFS with Lucy!

Today was day one of the Artisan Market at Grounds for Sculpture. One of the booths was to be occupied by the one and only Kate Gabrielle. Lucy was beyond her normal adorable self and interacted with immense ease while visiting each artist's booth. She got a lot of really fabulous goodies and then felt guilty for spending money on fun stuff. I calmed her nerves by saying that not only was she supporting local artists, but that they were all woman owned businesses. I'm beyond proud that her first painting ever purchased was a tuxedo cat painting by Kate that's like the one I bought last Summer at her last yard sale. Lucy stole hearts left and right, but it was at Scolarice Art where she had everyone swooning at her sweetness. She bought a really pretty bookmark for nine bucks and handed over a twenty dollar bill saying, "Keep the change." The owner was taken aback and said, "Really?!" "Yeah. It's for the cats." The woman at the booth next to theirs overheard and clutched her heart, her face melting and I swear she got teary-eyed. Same as me. I mean, this kid is out of this world awesome. We had a fantastic time buying some great art and then walked around to see our fave GFS pieces. Lucy gabbed with a girl and invited her to see the snake and poof! Lucy and Callie played together, snapped photos, and became instant pals, if only for a brief time. People have always thought I was an oddball weirdo for being friends with kids, but honestly, they are the best and Lucy is one of a kind.

My stuff!

The Sweetest of All Sweeties

A few weeks back, Lucy and I went to see Uncle Alan and Ann Marie to deliver Girl Scout Cookies. Uncle Alan always forces me to leave with a fist full of cash and so I always make it a point to send him a thank-you-so-much-but-it-is-really-not-necessary card. I texted Lucy to tell her that if she wrote out thank you notes that I would mail them with mine. I couldn't help but "aww" at the letters she penned. She really and truly is such a wonderfully special little girl and I'm so, so glad to have her for a niece and especially a gal pal.

Dear Uncle Alan

It was great coming to hang out with you. I always love visiting you! I am so thankful for the money you gave me. Aunt Lisa and I went shopping and bought mommy and daddy each a present. Thank you for supporting my girl scout troop by bying cookies!

Love, 

Lucy

Dear Aunt Ann Marie

I absolutely love the makeup, makeup bag, and vintage tray mirror! I came straight home and put my makeup in the bag and set up the mirror on my vanity. It was so nice handing out and catching up with you. Thank you so much!

Love, Lucy

A Goodie Parcel for Natalia (and Lola!)

Earlier this month I sent a package of silly items to Natalia and I love that she texted me a video of sweet lil' Lola enjoying her Trader Joe’s pupper treats!