So @coolmarc91 really does have people everywhere, and they have a heart of gold as well. I met his London based family from Jamaica and Japan, who graciously surprised me with birthday cake and song. I think this really wraps up #jday celebrations. #london #family #birthday (at Queen’s Park, London)

What a great way to bring in #jday – somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean with the awesome hospitality of @virginatlantic right at midnight. Cheers to this! #birthday #london #spectre #bond #lions #travel (at London, United Kingdom)

Thank you to friends and family who continue to make birthdays special every single year, no matter where we live. You are appreciated. XO! #birthday #champagneday #jday (at Central Kitchen + Bar)

I love my big sister! Happy Birthday to a wonderful sister. #birthday

Continuing the birthday fun at today’s cooking class with @cheflboogie at @sur_la_table! Great class! #cooking #food #birthday #love (at Sur la Table)

Happy Birthday Marc Baker – friend and supporter of everyone, husband on one… #birthday #love

Are You Carrying Unknown Contagions?

A few short weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a friend’s birthday party in Michigan. It was quite the end of summer soiree. There’s nothing quite like attending a well planned, well attended event where you can connect with a few folks that you haven’t seen in a while, and of course spend…