Today's Flashback Friday is dear to my heart. It's one of the original reasons for this whole blog. I became a mom in 2011 with the birth of my daughter. It's been the best, most challenging, loving, tiring, uncertain, and amazing adventure I'll ever have. I'm forever grateful to God for blessing me with motherhood. … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Motherhood, 2011
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Flashback Friday: The Oregon Trail Game, 1989-1990
Today's Flashback Friday is going way back! Back to 1989/90, when I was in the 5th grade and playing the 1985 version of the Oregon Trail game. I had just transferred from a Catholic school to a public school, and there were so many new experiences for me that school year. One of them was … Continue reading Flashback Friday: The Oregon Trail Game, 1989-1990
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Flashback Friday: Raiders Game, 2016
I love football. The crowds, the noise, the incredible plays, the athleticism, the rivalries... In that stadium, greatness is up for grabs. By the end of the night, one team ends up taking home the glory. I'm talking about the American variety of football, although I do love soccer, too. The Super Bowl is done … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Raiders Game, 2016
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Flashback Friday: NKOTB Concert, 2017
Hello, everyone! It's time for another Flashback Friday! Don't judge, but I was a huge fan of New Kids on the Block when I was in middle school, like most teenage girls in those days. I never got to go to any of their concerts back then, so when they came to my city in … Continue reading Flashback Friday: NKOTB Concert, 2017
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Flashback Friday: Snowboarding, 2013
Let's take this week's Flashback Friday to 2013, when I tried to learn how to snowboard. And failed miserably. I'm smiling through my frustration. For the life of me, I could not figure out how to stay upright. I even took some lessons, but it was just awful. Never mind that I don't like being … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Snowboarding, 2013
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Flashback Friday: Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2015
Hello, readers! If you're new to my blog, welcome! If you're a return visitor, thanks for coming back. It's time for another Flashback Friday! Back in 2015, my husband and I enjoyed a 3-day weekend in lovely Napa Valley for Valentine's Day. While we were (somewhat) in the area, I made sure that we visited … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2015
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Flashback Friday: New York, 2003
It's been a challenge to come up with some new blog material, which is why my posts have been so sporadic. The travel series that I did a few years back seemed to be well-received, but I haven't gone anywhere new in quite some time, so that won't work. The talented Sheree at View from … Continue reading Flashback Friday: New York, 2003
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During This Time in History
Such a weird time we're in right now. It's history happening as we're living it. One day, we'll look back on this time and have so many mixed emotions and memories of it. I don't know about you, but it's given me much to think about and write about. During this Coronavirus pandemic, we, as … Continue reading During This Time in History
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A Year of Gratitude, Part 2
Happy 2020! Here we are again, at the start of another new year. Time goes by so quickly! The days always seem to go by in a blur, weeks blend into months, and pretty soon we're at the end of the year already. This year happens to be a leap year, which means one extra … Continue reading A Year of Gratitude, Part 2
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Seven Moments
While waiting in line at the grocery store a few weeks ago, I glanced over at the various magazine covers cleverly placed as impulse purchases at checkout. Celeb gossip, tabloid news, and scandalous headlines were all vying for my attention. The cover of People magazine caught my eye, mostly because I noticed a photo of handsome Prince … Continue reading Seven Moments
Moxie and Mishaps 