Author Archives: cathiesdailydish

Something old….something new. So I think I have been confusing people, and I ended up with an unexpected hour this morning because my conference call ran over and I missed kickboxing. (I am usually 10 minutes late, but I would … Continue reading →

This was the first week of baseball as any baseball fan is well aware. I know my house and DVR were turned upside down to herald this “exciting” development. Anders: “Can I take a half day to watch the Rays … Continue reading →

Sometimes planning ahead is not all it’s cracked up to be. An apt metaphor considering I was planning ahead for Easter. I am over Easter baskets. We don’t need junk in our house and I don’t want to spend a … Continue reading →

 “That’s not fay-uh.” Yes, I can still hear Gus’ cute voice, spouting that over all manners of perceived injustices many years ago. That cute little voice ran through my mind just yesterday, as I paused at a Subway to get … Continue reading →

I have always been one of those who pooh poohed the “park farther away; take the stairs” type of fitness. I mean, I do those things but mostly because I am impatient: I hate people who stand and wait for … Continue reading →

Really? Wouldn’t you just LOVE to hire a college grad who had had a concierge to handle their “bothersome chores?” Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal included a story about a new low in helicopter parenting: “Forget the Old College Try, Ring … Continue reading →

Over the past few months I have read two books by Laura VanderKam that I loved, one about time and one about money. (I haven’t had time to write a blog post because I am too busy spending my time … Continue reading →

So, thanks to everyone who has missed the Dish!! Your emails and comments made me feel so good!! I love that you enjoy a little slice of my life and I LOVE blathering on. I especially love the surreptitious husband … Continue reading →

I never thought I would say, “Wow, Best Western is the place I want to stay?! But FINALLY there is a hotel chain that understands my needs in proper cleaning. A black light that illuminates germs!! Brilliant! (literally). http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/story/2012-05-30/CSI-hotel-room-Best-Western-goes-high-tech-to-clean/55270430/1 The … Continue reading →

It’s time once again to sign up for football. This sneaks up on me every year, since I am looking forward to SUMMER, not fall. However, since my husband is the Youth Sports Football Commissioner (Go him!) this year, it’s … Continue reading →