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San Juan Serendipity – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · April 19, 2013 ·

I'm not a rum girl. Never have been. I'm more a gin girl, actually. Somehow gin and the tropics don't mix, so on a recent trip to Puerto Rico I opted do as in Rome, so to speak. I mean really, I realize Rome is not Puerto Rico. I'm speaking figuratively here. On a jaunt to Old … [Read more...] about San Juan Serendipity – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, travel, vacation

Serenity Now – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · April 17, 2013 ·

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Tags: travel, vacation, wordless Wednesday

Of Boston and Bombs

Ilinap · April 15, 2013 ·

This is our read aloud book right now. Bird and Deal are so mesmerized that they pleaded for just. one. more. chapter. and volunteered to give up media the following day just to hear more about Louis the swan. It made me proud, and I happily indulged. Truth be told, I wanted to … [Read more...] about Of Boston and Bombs

Tags: family, kids, love, responsibility, thankful, values

Puerto Rico Vacation

Ilinap · April 11, 2013 ·

This slideshow design made with Smilebox   We took a much needed family vacation during spring break. It was the calm before the storm (never mind that it did actually storm the first day of our vacation). The storm of packing, moving, renovating, moving again. We … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico Vacation

Tags: family, fun, travel, vacation

Storytelling – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · April 10, 2013 ·

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Tags: wordless Wednesday, writing

Dinner Homemade with Love aka Flexing My Mussels In Jennie’s Kitchen

Ilinap · April 8, 2013 ·

My friend Jennie's first book has hit the shelves. Run to your local purveyor of books and buy Homemade With Love. Now. DO it. I promise you won't regret it. I have seen Jennie's book on the shelves of Barnes & Noble, listed on Amazon, and perched among the upcoming visiting … [Read more...] about Dinner Homemade with Love aka Flexing My Mussels In Jennie’s Kitchen

Tags: books, cook, food, friendship

Vacation – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · March 29, 2013 ·

I'll be taking a short break while the boys are on break. It's time to shut down and recharge with my family. See you in a week or so. Peace. I leave you with this. Vacation 1 ounce rum1 ounce Grand Marnier3 ounces pineapple juice3 ounces citrus soda (like Sprite)splash … [Read more...] about Vacation – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, family, happy hour, vacation

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