As I sit down to write this Thanksgiving post, I feel as stuffed as the turkey on our dinner table – I know, you’ve heard that one before, right? 😉 But honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better holiday – pouring rain and all. Spending time with my family while enjoying a delicious variety […]
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Eight Is Gr8!
Even though this post is a few days late, I wanted to make sure to celebrate our eight year anniversary on the blog this year! Yes, Bobby and I are married now, and one would think that means our dating anniversary becomes a bit outdated, but November 16 will always have a special place in […]
Merry and Bright
Hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas! ‘Twas a great one in Arizona, for sure. The holiday week is automatically merrier and brighter when Mama Bender’s peppermint-eggnog punch is involved. The recipe just keeps getting better every year. For 2013, it featured: 32 ounces organic lowfat eggnog 32 ounces Fevertree ginger ale 1/4 cup Torani […]
‘Tis the Season
What a week! Between the gorgeous Arizona weather and quality time with family, I am one happy girl. Bobby and I arrived on the 23rd, and it has been a whirlwind ever since. The festivities began just before sunset on Christmas Eve, when Bobby, Papa Bender, Eric and I ventured out for a scenic mountain […]
The Ghosts Of Christmases Past
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the kind comments and thoughts on my rejection letter post. Your feedback, as always, brought a huge smile to my face, and I am so glad I decided to be open and honest about how I was feeling with all of you. I am practically bouncing from heel […]
The “S” Word(s)
There is something so calming about being on one of the many trails in the Arizona desert. If you stop walking and listen at any moment on your hike, you will hear a glorious sound (and see a glorious sight). Silence. (And saguaros.) Maybe it’s because I live in the city, where I am surrounded […]
Giving Thanks
We made it! From Chicago to Arizona to San Francisco to Napa…and now back to Arizona again! I have so much to show and tell from our honeymoon. Everything from fantastic farmer’s markets to wonderful wine tastings. Plus, a broken wrist thrown in for good measure. Wait, what?! You’ll soon find out. 😉 But today, […]
Feelin’ Fine In 2009
Can’t believe… IT’S NEW YEARS EVE!! Welcome to the end of 2009, everyone. Are you ready for another year? I’m going to get a bit reflective here, but we’ll save that for the end of this post. There’s so much to discuss! In my haste, I forgot to mention a VIB (very important bloggette) in […]