Have you ever watched a moon rise over a mountain? We spent out last night in the Benson rental home watching the moon rise. It was the most spectacular sight we’d seen in our time in Arizona. The picture is only proof of the event because there is no way my iPhone was going to … Continue reading
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health in friendships
Today I’ve been reflecting on the power of friendship and it’s effect on our mental and physical well-being. I came across this Australian study which suggests that people who have a large network of friends outlive those who don’t by 22%. If that’s not incentive to build and maintain relationships, I don’t know what is! … Continue reading
condiment taste test
Since we don’t have a workable kitchen anymore, I didn’t make anything particularly interesting today. I did, however, boil sweet potato in a pot we reserved for our prima-donna coffee. I have been thinking a lot lately about doing a post dedicated entirely to steak’s better half – the potato. I want to explore the … Continue reading
sleeping on the job
This is a moving day I can get into. Bobby came solo at 8:30 this morning to start wrapping and packing our things. We basically just showed him what not to pack and then got out of the way. We do have to be at the house, though, so that leaves little to do except … Continue reading
the healing power of mustard.
I LOVE mustard. In any form; I always have. I put mustard on pizza, salads, veggies, pretzels, steak, chicken, and basically everything except dairy … including burns. I have a bone to pick with the genius behind the Breville panini press design. Why on earth does the exterior of the press heat to the same … Continue reading
Day before the day.
Today is the day before the day we have to light some candles under our butts and get to work on this house. On this day before the day, my mother-in-law gave me a very special gift – a family heirloom. How cool is this ring?! My father-in-law gave it to her 34 years ago … Continue reading
All I Want for Christmas …
… is to figure out how to watch the IU basketball games in Hawaii without our Direct TV package. As I mentioned yesterday, Daniel and I could be living in a hotel for up to two months; it’s highly unlikely that the dumpy efficiency we’ve booked is going to have the Big Ten Network. Any … Continue reading
The Endless Leftovers.
We kicked off the day in full holiday spirit. Can you tell? That’s my elfin husband doing some online birthday shopping. For some reason, he reminded us of Hermey, the misfit elf that wanted to be a dentist, from Rudolf. Not sure why since Daniel doesn’t have blonde hair and Hermey doesn’t have glasses. Must … Continue reading
Tombstone Trip
Before I begin, take a closer look at the photo above Greg’s head on the back wall. A funny accident. We couldn’t quite figure out why it was there – perhaps to always remember the brothel days? Maybe one day I’ll blog during normal business hours. For now, I fit it in when I can … Continue reading
Blessed Holiday!
Daniel and I participated in an annual Turkey Trot this morning. We got 1st and 2nd place overall! Okay, this time it was just the two of us out enjoying a couple laps around the hood, but we kept a respectable pace as if we were actual bibbed runners. After all the hype leading up … Continue reading
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