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Archives for 2012

Meyer You Lookin’ Fine – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · February 3, 2012 ·

I'm no sourpuss, but I am having a love affair with lemons. Ever since we vacationed in Sorrento, Italy I have been obsessed with lemons. I was in juicy heaven walking among the lemon groves and eating lemon zested bits of fish and homemade limoncello. I've been trying to … [Read more...] about Meyer You Lookin’ Fine – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, party

Susan G. Komen Cares More About Politics Than People

Ilinap · February 2, 2012 ·

I've been touched by breast cancer. I don't know a single person who hasn't been. I've raised a lot of money for breast cancer research. My feet have walked many miles racing for the cure. I stopped short of buying lots of pink crap because the pinkwashing is akin to consumer … [Read more...] about Susan G. Komen Cares More About Politics Than People

Tags: breast cancer, equality, health, politics, responsibility, values

World’s Cutest Football Fan – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · February 1, 2012 ·

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Tags: Deal, love, sports, wordless Wednesday

I wrote about Newt Gingrich and didn’t even need antacids.

Ilinap · January 30, 2012 ·

I'm over at The Stir today dishing dirt and making some noise about Newt Gingrich. Deal thinks his name sounds like "Grinch" or "Gettin' rich." He's pretty savvy for a six-year old, eh?   … [Read more...] about I wrote about Newt Gingrich and didn’t even need antacids.

Tags: America, election, equality, Obama, politics, values

Tactile Pleasure – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · January 27, 2012 ·

On Monday, Chinese New Year, I took Bird and Deal to the Asian market to get some barbecue pork buns, a family favorite, and some Chinese candies. We, rather I, am all about whooping it up for every holiday and silly reason, so of course we had to have Chinese fare for dinner. … [Read more...] about Tactile Pleasure – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, Bird, cocktail, Deal, happy hour, holidays, party

Choosing Joy Among Sadness

Ilinap · January 26, 2012 ·

It's easy to get mired in the negative. It's hard to not collapse under the weight of the world sometimes. There is bad news all around us, and yet another heated political season doesn't help. What I've learned is that Stupidity + Hatred = A Toxic, Terrifying Combination. … [Read more...] about Choosing Joy Among Sadness

Tags: children, family, health, love, motherhood, thankful

For Susan (@WhyMommy) – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · January 25, 2012 ·

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Tags: breast cancer, friendship, responsibility, thankful, wordless Wednesday

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