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When I saw this poster on More Ways to Waste Time, I immediately thought of marriage. As I’m learning, in a successful marriage you often need to do what’s best for the relationship (the “we”) rather than what’s best for yourself (the “me”). I’ve been told this is a crucial lesson to learn, especially during… Continue reading we not me | SIMA

I had to let Briscoe off his leash in the backyard this morning so that he could play in the snow. (Yes, I take him potty on a leash in our fenced-in backyard because he still hasn’t mastered the “Come!” command and is easily distracted by all of the squirrels and bunnies. I am also… Continue reading Video | SIMA

One of the benefits of getting older is that when you ask your friends to contribute to a Superbowl potluck, you get dishes more sophisticated and thoughtful than a bag of Tostitos and a jar of salsa. We enjoyed quite a spread last night as we watched Christina Aguilera flub the National Anthem, the Black… Continue reading Recipes | SIMA

Four months ago to the day I was in Washington, D.C. to visit my friend A and witness history in the making. It was a frigid day, but that didn’t stop us and more than one million people from crowding the National Mall to watch President Obama’s inauguration on jumbotrons. Despite slowly losing feeling in… Continue reading Politics | SIMA

Today feels like the perfect Fall day. Woke up to temperatures in the low 60s, and the high temp, as predicted by my fave, Rusty Lord, will be near 75 degrees. What a way to usher in Labor Day Weekend! Do you have big plans for the holiday weekend? I have nothing on my calendar… Continue reading Office | SIMA

Props to my dad for sharing this video from Fight Back NY. It’s 2010. Why are our lawmakers still voting against equality? I’ve gotta take a moment to brag about my brother-in-law. After a grueling and emotionally exhausting audition process, he just earned a spot in the orchestra for the renowned Radio City Christmas Spectacular.… Continue reading Nyc | SIMA

Oysters at Felix’s Not pictured: Char-grilled oysters that were BEYOND insane. Beignets and Hot Chocolate at Café Du Mondé My dad was the only one of the group who accidentally sniffed the powdered sugar. And suffered. Pretzles, Boudin and Sweet + Spicy Brisket Sliders at Butcher We also ordered a muffaletta (never did make it… Continue reading My Photography | SIMA

Once upon a time I subscribed to the now-defunct design magazine, Domino. I religiously tore out inspirational pages and glued them into scrapbooks or slid them into clear plastic binder sleeves; I never saved the entire issue. Then I got lazy. I stopped cataloging my favorites and just started stacking past issues on my bookshelves.… Continue reading Magazines | SIMA

Today we leave Venice and head to Florence. Sights to see in Florence: * Accademia * Duomo * Giotto’s Tower * Ponte Vecchio * Bargello * Medici Chapel * San Lorenzo Market * Uffizi Gallery * Church of Santa Maria Novella/Old Perfumery * Santa Croce Church * Pitti Palace/Boboli Garden Florence is my mother’s favorite… Continue reading Italy | SIMA

Earlier this Spring, there were beautiful tulips. Now we have white and pink and yellow flowers blooming in front of our house. I love how they seemed to have appeared out of nowhere so late in the season. And now a lighthearted post after yesterday’s heavy-duty introspection. It’s not just the flowers in my yard that… Continue reading Gardening | SIMA