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You know, I’m honestly not a big cookie eater–my late-night snack of choice is usually something salty, like popcorn with melted butter and some grated parmesan cheese on top. Nom! And yet, because of all the Oreo “Limited Edition” reviews I’ve done, it’s gotten to the point where friends will immediately post photos of theRead more about Review: Chocolate Chip Oreo[…]
Last night, Melania Trump gave what was lauded as a rousing, heartfelt speech at the Republican National Convention, praising her patriotic husband Donald while recounting her own path to becoming a proud, flag-waving American citizen. The only trouble is, some of her words sounded awfully familiar, and it wasn’t long before people realized that severalRead more about The Controversy Over Melania Trump’s RNC Speech[…]
My husband and I love dining at The Mad Hatter–it has traditionally been our choice for “date night” dinners when we’ve vacationing on Captiva. We’d get the kids all set up with food (and a babysitter, when they were younger) back at the house, and enjoyed a delicious, upscale meal and attentive service that couldRead more about Restaurant Review: The Mad Hatter, Sanibel, FL[…]
We’ve been vacationing on Captiva Island for about 20 years now, and we’ve been to every restaurant on the island multiple times, so lately, we’ve been venturing out to Sanibel to expand our dining repertoire. Tonight, we tried Il Tesoro for the first–and last–time. Caprese salad, drenched in balsamic, $15 The restaurant doesn’t look likeRead more about Review: Dinner at Il Tesoro, Sanibel, FL[…]
Day 2 in Captiva: The sun is shining, yet there’s a glorious thunderstorm grumbling outside. The house is quiet–the girls are still fast asleep and Rich & I are enjoying a cup of coffee. I’m reading the morning paper online, well-rested and relaxed from the lack of responsibilities. No dog to walk, no cat toRead more about The Perfect Morning[…]
Today’s the day my family and I have been looking forward to for months: the day we leave for a weeklong vacation in Southwest Florida. We rent a house on Captiva Island, our favorite destination for sunny, lazy beach days. LaGuardia Airport is already hopping–to be expected during July 4th weekend–but even without pre-check linesRead more about Vacation time![…]
Yes, I know–fast food is bad for you and totally unhealthy. If you are the type of person who believes that anything that comes out of a fryer is an abomination against all that is good and pure, please do us both a favor: log off and have a carrot stick. Trust me, we’ll bothRead more about REVIEW: Burger King Mac N Cheetos[…]
Just finished watching the UEFA game of Croatia vs. Portugal. It went into overtime, and Croatia lost.I do not enjoy watching soccer. When I yell at the TV screen and try to coach the players, it’s like they can’t even hear me. How long till hockey preseason starts?
Celebrating Cathy getting her Learner’s Permit today. First firepit s’mores of Summer 2016, but they certainly won’t be the last.
Throwback Thursday, Ancient Edition: Today marks two weeks until the official start of my “Forties Goodbye Tour”: a year-long odyssey in which–God willing–I shall hurtle kicking and screaming into a new decade. 49 is coming….but it’s STILL not 50. Bring it on!