We got out for a little exploratory drive on Saturday and discovered the Cheery Lynn historical district in Central Phoenix. Not far off a main road, Thomas, sits this adorable neighborhood. The homes are Tudor and English cottage and not at all what you might expect to see in Phoenix. It is one of the […]
Well, then, dear friends.Ā Howās it going?Ā Is anyone with me on this ride where happy hour is now moved up to 4 p.m. which means you can really start drinking around 3:15?Ā Do you have workout equipment but no desire to use it?Ā Have you considered how badly you actually need a shower? And […]
Happy week after Easter ā one to remember, Iām sure. I hope we all found that doing things in a new way made us creative and happy and not feel too cheated out of lifeās celebrations. My dear friends Evon, Cindy and Sara gave me a surprise birthday party Sunday. Yep, on Zoom. I was […]
Arenāt there things you just HAD to have and then, meh, never really used them or they just werenāt what you thought theyād be?Ā Well, there are things I bought early this year that I used way more than I expected.Ā I don’t have a crystal ball, so I just lucked out. Anything I thought […]
All in all, this quarantine is not happy, and it is emotionally and mentally challenging for everyone. However, bright side, there are some things I am better off without. What about you? Mascara I havenāt worn mascara for well over a month now. Being a lifetime wearer, I never thought mascara would be something I […]
This has been a busy week for me and a slow week for the hub.Ā Heās SUPPOSED to be resting his knee due to a stress fracture for two weeks.Ā Heās been sort of up and down with that, but it means I get to do all the fun chores around the house and still […]
This blog is about enjoying life, because of the few things I do well, that is one of them. I always wanted to share my tips and tricks for making an empty-nest or retirement lifestyle the best. Now I find myself struggling to be upbeat. Everyone is inundated with negative right now and I donāt […]
Weather must be getting beautiful everywhere, right?Ā So that coupled with forced down time inspired me to get a little spring cleaning in.Ā Iām going to share some of my tips and tricks here.Ā Disclaimer:Ā I am no expert.Ā I am just a bit of a neat freak (OCD?) with bad fingernails and arthritis, looking […]
Anyone else feel super energized and ready to take on another week in quarantine? Um, no? Too much pantry time, TV time and cocktail time? Yep, me too. But, here’s a wrap up of my last week and hoping this week in quarantine is a little more productive. What Iām Reading CorineAtoZ is a participant […]
I am a positive person.Ā Most of the time.Ā Until Iām not.Ā And I hate when Iām not.Ā Now, probably much like you, Iām lonely and depressed and tired and worried.Ā But thatās not a normal state for me and I want out!Ā Here are some of the coping strategies Iāve used over the years […]