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The Arts Not Affordable

Ilinap · February 20, 2012 ·

Mac Daddy and I are fans of the arts. We used to be frequent fliers at the theater and orchestra before we had kids. We saw shows in our travels to New York City and have been to concerts galore. We have friends who are artists so we are supporters of galleries galore and love to … [Read more...] about The Arts Not Affordable

Tags: children, community, education, family, fun, kids, North Carolina

Dance Party USA – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · February 15, 2012 ·

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Tags: Bird, children, Deal, family, fun, motherhood, play, wordless Wednesday

Glee – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · February 8, 2012 ·

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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

Silver Slash – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · January 13, 2012 ·

When I was in middle school I claimed my hair was just really, really dark brown because I was tired of being so different from everyone. Truth is, I have the blackest of black hair. If  you go blindfolded into a windowless room in the middle of a Minnesota winter and squeeze … [Read more...] about Silver Slash – 5:00 Fridays

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

Youth, Only Better – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · January 6, 2012 ·

Whenever a new year creeps in I am reminded of the magic of Time. 2012 will usher in my 44th year, inching me closer to yet another chronological milestone. That picture up there was taken when I was in my early 20s but still passing for 17. Now when I look in the mirror I wonder … [Read more...] about Youth, Only Better – 5:00 Fridays

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

Cavalier Convertible – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · January 4, 2012 ·

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Tags: Bird, children, fun, play, wordless Wednesday

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