I didn't realize how much I valued my free time while the boys are at school until it was taken away unexpectedly. Brady has been home from school for three days with strep throat, and while I could have done stuff around the house at least, I was usually hovering around him like … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Putting the “U” in Fabulous Since 1988
Who can rock rhinestones and Pepsi like me? My 25th high school reunion is coming up in a few weeks, and sadly, I won't be able to fly back to CT for that. But here's me raising a very old glass to you all, ladies. At graduation, I delivered a prayer that I wrote myself, in … [Read more...]
Staycation in Oxnard
For a short trip to a nice, affordable beachside town, consider Oxnard. I know. It was a surprise to me too. But when Aunt Kathy and Aunt "Zoo" came from out of town and booked a suite at the Residence Inn there, I shrugged my shoulders and said "Why not?" There really isn't a … [Read more...]
Raya at the Ritz-Carltzon, Laguna Niguel
View from our table. If you need me, I'll be right here. At least in my imagination. Perhaps the most delicious thing I have ever eaten in my entire life was served to me this spring at Raya. I am only 42 years old, and for most of my life I consumed bland, processed American … [Read more...]
File Under Great Grilling Recipes: Hot Dogs For Everyone
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This #StartYourGrill shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. Sometimes ideas for great grilling recipes come from things you just take for … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Dairy Free
NB: All of these, plus the stevia powder, failed my taste test. I now use a combination of french vanilla flavored coconut milk creamer and plain coconut milk creamer. (Flavored too sweet, unflavored not sweet enough.) An InLinkz Link-up … [Read more...]