Today was the first day of summer vacation. We got dressed only to go to my favorite toning class at the gym, and I made it just in the nick of time. I abhor a schedule during our summer break from reality. Bird slept til 8:00 and happily read in bed until breakfast was … [Read more...] about Booked This Summer
Archives for 2011
Mojito with Mojo – 5:00 Fridays
My cilantro's flowered and fizzled out. My Italian parsley is browning at the edges. My basil's growth is stunted. My dill looks ill. The only herb thriving in my garden is mint. I tend to use a lot of mint. It's a refreshing addition torn into cucumber salad with crushed … [Read more...] about Mojito with Mojo – 5:00 Fridays
Liar Liar – Wordless Wednesday
High School Boys and Tragic Ends
There is so much sad news this week about local teens. Three high school boys died in a single car crash while their sole survivor friend is in critical condition. They were 16 and 17 years old. They were all wearing seat belts. Excessive speed is to blame. A high school senior … [Read more...] about High School Boys and Tragic Ends
If My Friends Could See Me Now – 5:00 Fridays
I sorta had an outer body experience last night. I wasn't dead on a cold stainless steel table in the ER or anything. I hadn't had any anesthesia. I wasn't even drunk. Yet I found myself hovering above my physical body in a half tut-tutting grin and half eye rolling head shake. I … [Read more...] about If My Friends Could See Me Now – 5:00 Fridays
Summertime Fun
I'm bummed that we're not going back to Italy this summer. No, we're not going to France or Spain instead. We're staying put. But.. The boys and I have a summer time A-List. Wanna know what's on it? And I might have once thought Alice Cooper was a girl. Surely you … [Read more...] about Summertime Fun
