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Today’s new experience

Today Gerry suggested that we have lunch at a place he’s been to a few times recently, Bottega Cucina.  This little place is tucked away on a side street near the West Springfield cinemas and I can’t believe that I never went there before today.  It was fantastic. We were...

This week, in our hood

The time is here, once again, for Festival de la Familia Hispana.  A time where, for four days and four nights we have litter covering our streets, people parked across our driveways and in front of the fire hydrants.  There is live music, a couple of hundred feet in front...

Still here….

So my personal blog has definitely taken a hit since I joined the Facebook community.  Most folks that I know are on there too and it’s so easy to communicate everything in one place.  However, I love my web site and will make more of an effort to tend to...

A good day for a party

But what day isn’t, right?  Today’s the day for our nephew’s 15th birthday party, trimmed out with tropical-themed foods.  The following list is not only a way for me to share the menu, but an exercise to help me not forget what the heck I’m making today…. Apps tropical fruit...

More economy suckage

So while I do still have a job, I’ve just been told that I’ll be taking a cut in pay, at least for the summer (defined as May through September).  So not only was there not even a cost of living raise for the last two years, and the cost...

Mother’s Day Tea

Keeping with tradition, today is the day that the women in my family celebrate Mother’s Day.  Three generations gather at Gram’s house for a tea party.  We dress up (although we don’t wear the white goves usually), and everyone brings food.  We have luncheon, followed by tea.  Tea usually consists...

What a beautiful day

It’s finally Friday.  I’ve had a good workout (which has left my thighs still quivering from weighted lunges).  It’s gorgeous outside.  With any luck the tulips in our flowerbeds should be in full bloom by Sunday due to all the heat and sunlight expected.  Work is crazy, but not at...