But when I get mails like this from JCrew (or the recent NetFlix issue), it almost immediately increases my trust of the company - any company that's willing to come out and so broadly say "we made a mistake" is a company I am more likely to...

Today was a dress-up day at school and my son who is currently[1] a raving Indiana[2] Jones fan, decided to go as his idol. The resemblance is uncanny, see for yourself:   My daughter went as June from the Little Einsteins: Indy of course had his...

I just need to make an announcement because that way I know I'll do it because I won't want to wuss out in public: I just signed up for my first half-marathon , in five weeks. I'm going to try to come under 2:30. We shall see if I succeed. My 10K race...

This gal... OK, I forgot to actually do the thumbs part. But I had the blog title in my head and liked it so much I wanted to use it regardless :-) Thank you, Ariel - it is super soft and comfy!

I can't wait until these babies arrive: