When I first starting dating Mr. King in my early 20s, it was a time of massive transition for me. I had just finished with graduate school, moved back in with my parents while I hunted for an apartment downtown, started working in the corporate world and was trying to figure out what in the […]
No one will tell you to visit Manila because it’s a lovely place. They will warn you about the sex trade, dirt and downright desperation that the streets hold. And it’s true. We were shielded from the dirt and grime of Manila by staying at a 5 star property. Luxury thread count sheets, televisions in […]
I just sold G’s crib. My first baby’s sleeping place. The crib that I spent hours researching, finding the best available product that fit in with the style of our home. It was a contemporary, clean lined style. Solid mahogany wood with a deep stain and no visible hardware. It was beautiful to the eyes. […]
“Great job Greyson!” I proudly exclaim as my 3 year old son has overcome the fear of jumping in the pool and going under water. He’s been watching the Denning boys jump and swim all week and has found the courage to do it himself. “I did it, Mama. I did it and I wasn’t […]
Today, February 17th is a holiday you may have never heard of: National Random Acts of Kindess Day. This day is celebrated on Feb 17th in the United States and September 1 in New Zealand by doing something kind to a friend or stranger for no reason at all. My random gift of kindness to […]
Normally, we stay away from politics in public, but the current bill, SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) is detrimental to anyone using the internet. On January 24th, the US Senate will vote on this internet censorship bill. This bill affects us all. If you use the internet…it affects you. SOPA Blackout Day This bill is […]
Today, I woke up and realized I re-defined my American Dream. No longer are we ‘stereotypical’ Americans working to pay off our debt, to fund a bigger house and nicer car. In fact, we have left it all behind. One and a half years ago, we sold most of our possessions, stored the rest and […]
“Once upon a time I woke up and realized the American Dream…” is really something I do not dream about anymore. I guess the American Dream can be defined differently for everyone, but what I see as the “typical” American Dream is to own a nice big house, drive the newest cars, have a solid […]
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