July 2008

100 Things About Me

July 10, 2008

It’s official.  With this post I’ve hit the big 100.  And, not wanting to break from tradition, I put myself to task and came up with 100 very random (and hopefully a tad interesting) things about yours truly.  So, without further ado, I present me (the condensed version!)… 1. I wrote a novel. It’s unpublished, [...]

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Refreshing Afternoon Showers? You Be The Judge.

July 9, 2008

Monsoon.  It’s a word that strikes joy in the hearts of us Southern Arizonans.  My friend and desert neighbor Kellie explains our unbridled giddiness at the prospect of an afternoon thunderstorm far better than I could so I’ll let her beautiful post do the honor.  But suffice it to say that monsoon season around these [...]

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Anyone Up For a Scavenger Hunt?

July 8, 2008

Big news around these parts.  I’m edging ever closer to a blogging milestone.  And what better way to celebrate than to host a giveaway?  But seeing as how I like to be different, this isn’t your typical ‘leave a comment and potentially win a prize’ type giveaway.  That’s too easy.  I’m going to require that [...]

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Two Down, One to Go

July 8, 2008

I’ve been known to complain about her morning funk. Sometimes I swear that if I see the phone at her ear one more time I’m just gonna, well, I don’t know but it won’t be pretty. The sight of her dirty clothes on the bathroom floor tests my patience to no end. But oh how [...]

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Wha-What?!!! (Bachelorette Jaw Dropper)

July 7, 2008

No. She. Didn’t. I’m going to toss and turn in my sleep tonight.  My heart is heavy friends. I love big D.  I wish I could be happy for her.  But I so can’t be happy about this.  If ever a mistake has been made in Bachelorette history this. is. it. Jeff and I had [...]

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Theme Park Tips From Miss Manners

July 6, 2008

     If you’ve visited a theme park recently you’re accustomed to the security screenings they do just outside the gates of said park where they rifle through your bags in search of concealed weapons and the like.  I’m always a disappointment to those rent-a-cops though because the most exciting thing in my purse is a [...]

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Gas Prices Aren’t Deterring Us (Kids Say Goodbye to College)

July 3, 2008

     I haven’t even been home a week but I’m off again.  Jeff and I are packing up the ol’ Odyssey and heading West.  We’re off to the beach,  San Diego to be exact, for a holiday weekend of fun.  Shamu tops our list of attractions.  Of course sand and waves will play a part in our weekend [...]

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