Weekend Reads is a series by Wardrobe Oxygen that is published every Saturday. Art, music, interesting articles, sale alerts, and reviews of TV, movies, books, theater, and art exhibits by Alison Gary, and over-40 working mom in the Maryland Suburbs of Washington, D.C.
Life is such a rollercoaster. This week has been so tough in regard to the news. My heart goes out to the staff of the Gazette and the loved ones of the five victims. I’m really concerned about the replacement of Justice Kennedy on the Supreme Court. And today I will be part of the…
Emerson began a two-week day camp this week. This is her third year part of it and she looks forward to it every summer. They dance, they sing, they do art, go to the pool, learn songs and games and the last day do a performance for us parents. It is such a phenomenally-run camp,…
It was a bit quiet on the blog this week because I had the big web conference for my contracted work. I have a bit more next week but in general, it’s over and I can get back to being Blogger Allie. Well, not quite. I am writing two proposals to companies for a bit…
I had an amazing experience at the Trunk Club Clubhouse in DC. My stylist Kelsey did a great job picking pieces that were my style, but also a bit outside my comfort zone. I left with a dress, a blazer, a pair of jeans, and a pair of shoes. With the seasons changing, I decided…
I’m writing this from the front porch of a house in Lewes, Delaware. I’m on a long weekend getaway with three dear friends. Yesterday I had to put in a few hours for the contract I am on, this morning I’m finishing up this post and the one for Monday so I can completely unplug…
I mentioned in a previous Weekend Reads how I am working on a contract associated with my old job. It’s been a blast working with old coworkers and on a project that addresses such an important topic. However, it’s crazy to spend five hours writing about capsule wardrobes and then switch gears and edit a…
The end of the school year is coming, which means lots of activities, permission slips, and scheduling for school and activities. Yesterday Emerson had some event at school where she was a dance captain; parents weren’t able to watch but from the moves she kept practicing to Beat It, it looked like a giant flash…
I’m writing this in advance because as this goes live I will be at a sleepover at the National Aquarium in Baltimore with my daughter’s Girl Scout troop. Yep, your girl Allie sleeps with the fishes! And I’m doing that instead of watching the Royal Wedding. While I’m not the type to be drinking tea in…
This week was a wild one, which explains the reduced number of blog posts. Saturday was Emerson’s school’s spring fair which included a talent show. Emerson performed, singing the song “Stay” (we changed rum and cola to Coca Cola). Right after we headed to our friend’s baby shower. Sunday I met ump with eight friends from…