In high school, I spent a summer helping paint huge styrofoam sheets for a replica “set” of the school to be displayed at the town’s convention center for an all-class school reunion. I grew a deep appreciation for my forerunners … Continue reading
Tonight I was walking to the liquor store with Man-go-round. I came across this seriously lame graffiti on a bus stop. While I loathe (when I say the word loathe, I make it 3-4 syllables for emphasis) lame graffiti, I … Continue reading
Since the onset of my blogging life, October of last year, I have been incredibly lucky with giveaway wins. Wall canvases and felt mice, vintage brooches and ink art. Notecards, a bumper sticker, a hamburger pin. Nunaturals. Swanson’s health products. … Continue reading
Just a hop skip and a whizzzzzz from central Madrid, we hurtle down the tracks out of town. My mom is sitting next to me, my dad across from me, and Castillian plains flash by out the windows of the … Continue reading
‘Ello loves! As you may recall, last week during our visit to Lovely Los Angeles, the Mr. Merry and I lodged in Venice. All biceps, boardwalks, and bygone classic rockers aside, Venice is an adorable community within LA which I … Continue reading
As I shiver in the drafty cold of another bone chilling Minnesota January evening, I think enviously of my parents leisurely watching a balmy sunset in Arizona. Every night in Arizona is another special sunset, another coyote on the horizon, … Continue reading
That’s my motto today. When standing in the face of adversity, party on dude. What does adversity look like on this happiest of days- lunar eclipse, winter solstice, day playing hooky from work, and 26th lovely birthday? Wait- that’s not … Continue reading
Alright everyone- You can stop holding your breath. The results are in! I have to say, this is not entirely what I was expecting. I also wasn’t expecting the level of vigor you would all place in your votes. I am … Continue reading
Let me take you to heaven’s door…well, maybe not. But I can tell you all about Evita (Theater Latte Da at the Ordway-McKnight Theater). After a delightful start at Meritage (Vigin Chardonnay- Thanks Mom!) and stroll through Rice Park at … Continue reading
