To say it's been a strange "dating" week would be an understatement. On a dating site, I was messaging a guy with a fake tan (automatic deduction) when things went south fast. I suspected this would happen as he opened our conversation with "Looking good sweetie!" and I hate that crap, but I wanted to …
Author: Cydney
Birthday Rebellion
Little's birthday was last month while I was away in Florida. To let her know I was thinking about her I sent her a dorky little video of me through her mom, wishing her a happy birthday. I got one back and it was adorable and made my day. We had an extra special outing …
Rain and Sponges
Libby and I rose at an early hour Tuesday for our last "day" together in Florida. We had rented an Air BnB in Hernando Beach on the west coast, and were headed from there to Tarpon Springs to hang out for a few hours before continuing on to the Orlando airport for my 4PM flight …
Sea Cows
A few years ago, prior to my annual visit to Florida, Libby mentioned casually that on the west coast of Florida you can take a tour to swim with manatee and OH MY GOD ARE YOU KIDDING THAT'S GOING STRAIGHT TO MY ITCH LIST AND MUST HAPPEN! It didn't happen that year but this year …
Hideous Wallpaper, Chalk, and Downton
Typically when I am prepping for a travel adventure, I do not feel myself getting excited or looking forward to it. I have stuff to do before I go, and longing to go only makes the wait that much more torturous. But this time, I was particularly excited to get the hell out of cold, …
It Would Appear I Am Invisible
I am enjoying one last vacation day at home after six days in sunny Florida. It's mostly cleaning, running errands, vacuuming, doing laundry, and patting the dog and telling her I love her while she looks at me forlornly for no apparent reason. I'm about to start editing my trip photos which I plan to …
Pucks and Love
LOVE - Despite my protests, we decided to do another BU Today photo essay about couples who met while they were college students here at BU. It's a sweet photo column which gets a great response from readers, so I understand why we continue to do it. I feel like I struggle to make it …
