Thank you all for the birthday wishes last week! They capped off a pretty spectacular day that was followed by an equally wonderful Mother’s Day weekend in St. Louis. Being able to spend the holiday with Mama Bender is always a treat. Since Mother’s Day usually falls on or close to my birthday, it’s an […]
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Twenty-Six.
(Me and my Dzia Dzia on our 1st and 60th birthdays. He celebrates his 85th birthday on May 12!) Leave it to the history nerd to look up these facts about May 9 through the ages. On this day in… 1502 – Columbus left Spain on his fourth and final trip to New World. 1573 […]
Mama Bender’s Beef Stroganoff
The Packers may have lost this weekend (sigh), but there were several “wins” to even things out. Bobby and I had a wonderful time with our neighbors on Friday night, who we invited over for a Humble Pie and game night. Our conversation won out over the game playing most of the time, but I […]
Book Review: The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
Thanks for all the kind words on my 2013 goals. So far, the book-related ones are off to a great start. I’ve already read two for the year because I just couldn’t put them down! I’ll be sharing their reviews soon, but first I wanted to write one for a book that has received some […]
Happy Birthday, Mama B!
Today is Mama Bender’s birthday! I’m so glad to be in Arizona to celebrate with her this year – mainly because I have the chance to give her a birthday hug in person, but also because being home allows me to find awesome old pictures like this one: Not only is Mama Bender a writing […]
It Takes Two To Tango Sur
Pretty much anyone you ask who has been to Tango Sur raves about the food and laments over the long waits (“but it’s worth it!”). An Argentinian BYOB known throughout Chicago, people come from all over the city at all hours of the weekend to try their amazing dishes – and drink plenty of wine. […]
You Can Find Me In St. Louie
I had a wonderful weekend in the Gateway City, filled with family, food and fun. As I hinted at in my last post, I had the opportunity to meet a very special someone: my cousin Lisa’s daughter, Morgan! I had not been back to St. Louis since the baby shower and could not wait to […]
Happy Birthday, Mama Bender!
Someone is turning 25 today… Okay, maybe not 25, but she sure does dance like it. 🙂 The incredible Mama Bender is celebrating her birthday today. I wish I could be there to sing and make a grass-fed meal in person, but look forward to doing just that when we come for Thanksgiving a few […]