For some, this season of life is retirement, for others it’s more empty nesting. I know many of you are caretakers of elderly family members or are still really involved with children or grandchildren, so you are part of the sandwich generation. I guess for me it’s really pre-retirement. I got a small taste of […]
Last week after seeing Summer at Gammage Theater, our group had dinner at Taphouse Kitchen and DF Evon ordered a glass of Virginia Dare pinot noir. I don’t drink red, so I never look at the offerings on that part of the menu and I didn’t see that particular wine, but when she ordered it, […]
If you’re a gym person, or in fact a person who gets any physical activity at all, you know the gyms and walking trails are pretty lonely places to be in December. But in January! Your favorite machine is taken by some lumpy, grumpy stranger and the walking trails are full of people huffing along […]
Saturday night at around 9 p.m. the sun was the farthest south in the Northern Hemisphere, otherwise known as the Winter Solstice. This day also marks the first day of winter in the astronomical definition and winter lasts until the vernal equinox March 20. The Winter Solstice marks the lengthening of days, and as such, […]
Holiday season came fast and furious this year because Thanksgiving fell so late. Concerts, plays, parties and other preparations are all in full swing. Many days are double booked with activities. Shopping may be complete or may be wrapping up (pun intended because all those gifts need to be wrapped). Time needs to be set […]
On last week’s blog I talked about some big changes around here and this is the deal. I am a retirement failure. I struggled long and hard before I made the decision to quit my job in April. I liked my job, my boss and my team, but I needed more time and more balance […]
I recently saw a towel that said: “I either have my hair and makeup done, or I look homeless. There is no in between.”  That is so true for me. Really, the natural look doesn’t much work for me and it’s a quandary because I don’t know any of the “new” makeup techniques and I […]
What makes for a perfect summer day? Sunny weather in the 80-degree range? Smiling faces? A parade?!?!  Now that may sound like the makings for a wonderful Fourth of July in our Northern climes, but here in the small town of Anthem, Arizona, it’s what we get for Veterans Day. On the Saturday prior to […]
Honestly, this really is my favorite holiday and I love how many people get into the “spirit” of things. I went to exercise class this morning and everyone had a cute little something to nod to the day. Ok, in this pic, you can clearly see that #1 I am not on a low-carb diet […]
We really enjoy getting together frequently with friends, and while I know that having people in your home can be daunting, the benefits make it worth it. I’m going to share tips that not only work for me, but obviously for many of my friends who are welcoming and wonderful hosts with minimal effort. Our […]