High energy, lots of laughter, and time with friends – that describes me! Cozy blankies, good books, soft kitties, and time alone – that also describes me! And as the days get shorter, my energy tends to flag a bit, and my inclination is to hole up on my sofa. You know. Just when everyone […]
Things are certainly ramping up during Arizona’s busy season. Not only is town chock-full of snowbirds and visitors filling every store and restaurant, local events are filling up too. Now is a good time to check out local happenings and get dialed in before your spot is spoken for! I am no expert in the […]
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 […]
Okay, this is really old school here. Do you remember the old days when you had a car key, stuck it in the ignition, and there it stayed until you turned off the car? And now? You get a fob and need to find a place to put it while you’re driving. Then it falls […]
Pull Up a Chair: What I’ve Been Up To Lately If you want to pull up a chair, pour a cup o’ somethin’, we can have a little chat about what’s been going on lately in our world. I’d love to hear from you and see if you have anything more exciting going on in […]
Well, here many of us are. The age of our grandparents. Or, in my case, WAY older. I really try to avoid thinking about that as much as possible. I will grant you that grandmas today are much different from the two grandmas I grew up with. And I loved my grandmothers dearly, so I […]
Ryan treated us to baseball tickets for Father’s Day so we made the trek downtown and I thought I’d share a few thoughts on the experience. This outing felt a little different for us because John had hip replacement surgery a few weeks ago. He’s recovering beautifully, but navigating a sporting event looks a little […]
Memorial Day weekend is here and many of us — meaning not those of us in Arizona! — are gently transitioning into summer. It’s also a time to reflect upon the holiday itself and pay tribute to our fallen military personnel. We’ll be enjoying a long weekend at home, so I thought I would share […]
This year I’ve been trying to better appreciate my slower, gentler lifestyle. I want to notice and enjoy the simple things more. And hot summer weather lends itself very well to a slower pace. A hummingbird resting near the hot tub. Warm evenings outside. Music drifting through the park while families unfold lawn chairs and […]
This weekend was one for the books. Three completely different celebrations—and somehow, each one felt equally meaningful. From a polished, glam anniversary at All About Me Medical Aesthetics to a lively 40th birthday party at Andrew Z Diamonds and a relaxed, casual brunch cruise on Lake Pleasant – every event had its own personality. But […]