What If We Just Enjoyed It for a While?

When I was (MUCH) younger and newly in my career, I didn’t give much thought to peace. Nor did I crave it. I wanted excitement. I wanted to learn. I wanted the next thing. And now? My brain still moves a little faster than my body. Or my pocketbook. The next thing still routinely pops […]

Blue recycling bin and beige trash bin ready for weekly pickup.

Trash Day: My Favorite Holiday of the Week

When I was working, Friday was always my favorite day of the week. Even better than Saturday! Fridays came with the promise of a possible evening happy hour and a Saturday with no plans except a full tank of gas and a picnic basket. And now, of course, every day is a Saturday. Except my […]

Minimal fall patio with plaid pillows, cream throw blanket and cactus centerpiece

A Minimal Fall Patio Update – Because It’s Still Hot Outside

Autumn is the reward we Arizonans receive when we live here all year long. Summer is not for everyone. And winter can be a bit dark and cool. But fall……oh, yeah. Bring on that perfect weather. There’s just one tiny problem. September is not the month of perfect weather. It’s still really hot outside. But […]

Three Homemade Fall Drinks

Darker evenings and (a tiny bit) cooler days have nudged me to try some new drinks inspired by the fall season. Here’s what I’m making: Tart Cherry Fizz My new healthy-ish go-to mocktail is incredibly simple: ½ can of lime-flavored seltzer water topped off with about ⅓ cup of tart cherry juice. Serve it over […]