I rarely find myself ranting on this blog, but there are always going to be moments in life where you have to take a stand one way or another. This morning, I found my blood boiling in opposition to an article posted on the New York Times: New Definition of Autism Will Exclude Many, Study […]
Tidbits and Treats
I Am Mellow.
On Tuesday I was given the opportunity to participate in a tasting of Starbucks new Blonde Roast coffee. As a Starbucks fan, in addition to being one who never shies away from a cup o’ joe, I happily made my way to the location on Oak and Rush with Jill to see what all the […]
Someone Special Turns Sixty
January 11 is a big day in the Korducki family. Not one, not two, but three of the men have birthdays! My godfather, Uncle Bob, my cousin Jake (who also happens to be Bob’s son) and none other than the fantastic Papa Bender, who is Jake’s godfather. I’m not certain on the odds of having […]
Dinner + A Movie
I’m currently blogging from a wi-fi zone in my building. It’s wonderful that they have it, but not quite so wonderful that our wireless has been down since Friday. What started as an apartment-wide issue transformed into a apartment-specific issue as of Monday morning, and the technician can’t come out until Wednesday. It wouldn’t be […]
I Miss…
I mean, really. Who wouldn’t miss this smile, and the laugh that comes along with it? I am finally back in Chicago after a wonderful (almost) two weeks with family. As always, it was bittersweet to say goodbye to Arizona, wildlife and sunsets included. I miss it already. We enjoyed some delicious meals during the […]
Book Review: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
What better way to kick off my 2012 blogging than with a book review? My latest obsession comes in the form of a book series. Currently, there are seven books in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander Series (with an eighth to be released in 2013). I had heard about her work before, but hadn’t pursued the books […]
Sayonara, 2011
Happy New Year’s Eve! Even though my Northwestern Wildcats lost to the Texas A&M Aggies (final score 33-22, with an attempted 4th quarter comeback), we are still all smiles in Arizona on the last day of 2011. The delicious blueberry Belgian waffles made by Mama Bender might have something to do with it. But beyond […]
‘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 […]