Memorial Day: What does it mean to you?
Before the weekend starts, of course, I’m reminded of this entry from the Archives ~ ~~~ For me, honestly, it used to mean the official kickoff of summer … when my share at the Jersey shore would officially start and so would the drinking and sunning and dancing and grilling and overall silliness followed by... Read more »
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May 25, 2012 at 8:01 am
May 25, 2012 at 8:01 am
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Project Ladybug Bash: Meet Dina Manzo and find out how Atia's Fund began!
How far we travel in life matters far less than those we meet along the way. ~ Mark Twain In Stop and Blog the Roses spirit, today, I am grateful to have met these lovely people ~ 1/ Laura Lutarewych ~ Fellow ChicagoNow blogger & a cancer survivor herself. See her story here & watch... Read more »
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May 20, 2012 at 9:12 am
May 20, 2012 at 9:12 am
Marriage Advice from a 6 Year Old
Recently, at a bridal shower, my 6 year old niece provided this nugget of wisdom. It reads: Please don’t poop your pants. What’s the best marriage advice you ever received? Not sure where she came up with that (I swear!). But, today, on H and my 2nd wedding anniversary, I am pleased – and in... Read more »
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May 15, 2012 at 8:01 am
May 15, 2012 at 8:01 am
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17 year old Me: I don’t think I want to stay in NJ forever. I think I want to go to college out of state. Mom: GO! 20-something year old Me: My application to Fordham Law School got lost. F$^%! I think I’m going to Boston. Mom: GO! 30-something year old Me: H is being... Read more »
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May 11, 2012 at 8:01 am
May 11, 2012 at 8:01 am
Inside a New Jersey Tanning Salon
While I was home this past weekend, I made a trip to my local tanning salon. It’s located in the next town over – that would be Nutley – current hometown of Tanning Mom and original hometown of (Who is the one person in the world who is the polar opposite of Tanning Mom?) Martha Stewart. (Seriously. ... Read more »
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May 9, 2012 at 8:01 am
May 9, 2012 at 8:01 am
Where were you when you heard bin Laden was dead?
Today, of course, I’m reminded of this entry from the Archives ~ ~~~ I was actually asleep when the news broke. So, I had no idea until, for some reason, I suddenly woke up at 2:30AM and, like a nicotine addict would reach for a pack of cigarettes with their eyes barely opened, I reached... Read more »
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May 1, 2012 at 7:40 am
May 1, 2012 at 7:40 am
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Little Things: Sunday Afternoon in Chinatown edition
1/ Baked BBQ pork buns 2/ Steamed BBQ pork buns 3/ Pork and shrimp dumplings Sometimes, it’s the little things that make our day. Literally. Little and filled with pork. Fully belly, happy Ferny... Read more »
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April 29, 2012 at 4:57 pm
April 29, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Wedding Season: 14 Breakable Wedding Traditions
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April 25, 2012 at 8:00 am
April 25, 2012 at 8:00 am
The phone conversation of a banana peel ...
Me, calling credit card company: “Hi! I got my new card and I cut up my old card. Except I didn’t cut up my old card. I cut up my new card. Oops!” Oh, the life of a banana peel. In the spirit of Roses, THANK YOU, lady at credit card company, for laughing at... Read more »
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April 23, 2012 at 12:37 pm
April 23, 2012 at 12:37 pm
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April 19, 2012 at 9:13 am
April 19, 2012 at 9:13 am
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Lawyer and CPA turned writer/reporter/blogger. See more at www.FernRonay.com. Author of Stop and Blog the Roses, the book. Now available on Amazon. Check out the 'Look Inside' feature to see what it's all about! Manhattanite, originally from the great state of New Jersey, now living in beautiful Chicago with my husband. Proud to be 100% Italian American and an avid reader, eater and runner.
Roses was a finalist!
Roses was a finalist for CBS Chicago's Most Valuable Blogger Award!
I didn't win. But, that's OK. My mother still loves me.
More importantly, thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for Roses!! You like me. You really like me.
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