I just got back from having breakfast with my older brother and cousin at Porto’s Bakery and all I have to show for it is this yummy collage of desserts that they’re known for. I was good, though. All I had was a large cup of cafe mocha and a chorizo and egg omelet onContinue reading “Musings over Coffee: People Like Us”
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The Unthinkable
Yesterday, the unthinkable happened. The Lil Dude and I were on our way to see his new case manager and three blocks from the house, I looked at him from the rear view mirror and said, “oh no, Mommy forgot her phone!” To which Lil Dude said, “oh no! We need to go back homeContinue reading “The Unthinkable”
Focus, Dax. Look Up. (An Excerpt)
One of my favorite scenes in Everything She Ever Wanted is the Anaya family dinner where Dax has to face Harlow after their not-so-friendly first meeting three days earlier. And with the holiday season in full swing, it’s one of the scenes that always brings a smile to my face. “You forgot, didn’t you?” SarahContinue reading “Focus, Dax. Look Up. (An Excerpt)”
Holiday Musings: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Personal)
So I’m pretty much done with holiday gatherings this year. This weekend, I drove about 250 miles from one end of Los Angeles all the way to San Diego, through traffic, getting lost around DTLA while picking up the oldest son, and then the next day, missing the pay kiosk on the toll road. Me:Continue reading “Holiday Musings: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Personal)”
Falling for Jordan #TeaserTuesday
The sidewalks aren’t crowded at this time of the morning and I like it. Piper probably thinks it’s one of our leisurely walks, although this time, there’s no elevator ride up to the High Line where I walk all the way to the end of the line and back. Sometimes I find an empty benchContinue reading “Falling for Jordan #TeaserTuesday”
When Distractions Are Worth It
We live in a world connected through apps. With hurricane coverage on Periscope to pictures via Viber from my brothers and my mom who are touring Europe, and then checking on my cousins living in the path of Hurricane Irma on Zello, it’s difficult to focus on finishing my novel in time for its rescheduled release.Continue reading “When Distractions Are Worth It”
Liz Durano 