I was in Salt Lake City, Utah this weekend for a convention. (I'll explain why in another post) But I wanted to share a highlight of my weekend.I got to enjoy a concert by a . . . wait for it . . COUNTRY. MUSIC. GROUP. I know. Me. Country. Who knew?? It gets better. I. FELL. IN. LOVE. "Shut up. You did not." I swear. ...
I’ll be there for you . . .
One of my favorite things about blogging is that I have a space where I can pay tribute to the people in my life whom I love. I have written before about my friend, Pam who, along with her husband Gene, lives in Hanford, a city (town? hamlet? I still can't figure this one out!) in central California. This was taken in 1977 in Pam's living ...
“Give it up for . . . Chummy Caravan!”
I totally jacked this game from the lovely and talented Ms. Balou. Who would I be if I wasn't me?? Play nice, now. 1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car)Chummy Caravan 2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav icecream flavor, favorite cookie)Dulce de Leche Nilla Wafer (or is it pronounced "weifah?") 3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" ...
We ordered pizza . . .
Don't tell Mom but . . . Peppino's cooked dinner tonight. The cook is in Utah. Here's why. ...
My fifteen minutes
There are some days when I bounce out of bed, full of energy and ready to take on the world. Sadly, today is not one of those days. =(Today, I am childish and whiny and (inwardly) complaining about all the stuff I have to do. So, I have found a way to fool myself. (I know. I'm already delusional. No need to point it out.) I call it the Fifteen ...
An MTV Generation
There is no way I can possibly come close to describing our trip to New York in September of 2001 with the same eloquence that Mom did, so I won't even try. What I can tell you is how it affected me. Being in New York at that time and then transitioning back to reality was a moment in my life when I felt genuine purpose. I knew that God had ...
September, 2001
Here we are. Amy and I. Six years ago we took a trip to New York. This photo was taken in September of 2001 in Times Square in New York City. It was taken exactly two weeks after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Only two weeks. American flags were proudly flown EVERYWHERE. The city was overrun with rescue workers from all over the country ...
At your service
My mom, Luz, is 93.She is moving slowly now because she loses her balance, but her mind is still amazingly clear. She has a sweet woman who keeps her company and takes care of her needs during the week. On weekends, my sisters and I take turns hosting her. She is here with us this weekend.That means that all my energy is going toward making ...
Big plans . . .
Inspired by my success with the Dulce de Leche and because I am LOVING the ice cream maker the kids gave us, I've decided to take on Hàagen Dazs.My mom will be with us this weekend and she's already pumped for the challenge. Me (in Spanish, of course): "I want to try and make Dulce de Leche ice cream." My Mom (also in Spanish, of ...
How sweet it is.
I had a craving.An intense craving for something impossibly sweet.And it couldn't be just anything sweet. I'm talking IMPOSSIBLY sweet. But preferably with a creamy texture and caramely taste. And it had to be something I could get my hands on pretty quickly because it was already 11:30 at night and I live in white-bread-Orange-County. ...
