Burbia Blogs

The Luckiest Boy at Morse Pool

If you are allergic to saccharine, you best stop reading right here. I'm violating my usual standards for my writing, in which I aim more for salt-and-vinegar than vanilla-and-spice. But I make an exception for the mom I observed the other day at the pool (I've changed the name of the pool to protect her privacy), who had taken her son out on a sweltering day. ...read more.

Caught in the Crossfire of a Lawn War

The first summer of home ownership was a doozy for our marriage. Closing in April meant we took possession of a house - and a lawn - just in time for the first mowing of the season. But first we had to move in. With a mower promised as a housewarming gift, we were waiting on delivery and crossing our fingers. ...read more.

The Time to Buy a House is Now!

You're probably wondering: How can I afford a new house in this economy? The question you should be asking is: How can I afford NOT to? At Platinum Century Realty, we think the time for your new dream home is NOW. Look at the fine properties we have available throughout the area: ...read more.

Good Bye Mac 'N Cheese, Hello Frozen Margaritas

Lately I've been feeling like a double agent, or even a superhero, juggling two separate identities. On the weekdays, I'm Suburban Single Mom: hostess of playdates, laundress of popsicle-stained t-shirts, up with the sun and in my pajamas way before Letterman. On the weekends - when my kids are with their father - I'm another creature entirely: guzzler of margaritas, the biggest flirt of the party, out of bed only after most of the morning has passed and in my pajamas...well, hopefully not at all. ...read more.

CVS Revisited, From Across the Pond

Perhaps I was a bit hasty recently when I compared CVS to a vertically integrated hydra of world domination. Last week, on vacation to Italy, I had reason to feel nostalgic for the US model of self-service, as poor packing meant several visits to farmacias for basic over-the-counter products. ...read more.