When we left California in 2008, we didn’t realize we would be leaving behind Trader Joe’s. Our standard Sunday routine in California was farmers market, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods. That … Continue reading Hey, Joe, Where You Going With That Hummus in Your Hand?
We drove into Massachusetts today. The Berkshires were gorgeous. The drivers on the Mass Turnpike were as advertised. Worcester smells funny (but different funny from Gary, Indiana). MetroWest Boston is … Continue reading Where the Streets Have No Names (or Four). (The Final Day of the Cross-Country Road Trip)
Salt Lake City, Utah, to Green River, Wyoming Driving time for Day 1: 2 hours and 30 minutes Wyoming facts: Population: 544, 270 (50th in the country) Land Area: 97,100 … Continue reading Cross-Country Road Trip, Day 1: Welcome to Wyoming!
“All of this is new to me,” my husband was telling my daughter. They were walking behind me on the trail. I watched the dirt and rocks as they passed … Continue reading The Long Goodbye
Disclaimer: This isn’t a Week 33 review at all. It’s simply a description of our Saturday on Antelope Island. We spent Saturday morning on Antelope Island, the largest island in … Continue reading Week 33 Review: A Trip to Antelope Island
I’ve heard a lot of people complain about the rather advanced age of the average Floridian. Jokes about early bird specials, and those giant wrap-around sunglasses, complaints about under-funded schools … Continue reading Grandmas, Grandmas Everywhere
There are a number of things that I find annoying about life in Utah. But I didn’t realize until these past couple of days in Florida that I’ve not been … Continue reading We’re Not in Utah Anymore
My husband requested a comedy when I went to look for a movie at the library yesterday. Among other movies, I found Mobsters and Mormons, a movie that is part … Continue reading Week 26 Review: Leave the Gun. Take the Granola.
Today was an interesting day for me. I had the opportunity to buy items for two different charitable organizations today. I don’t generally like shopping, but I loved this. First … Continue reading Week 19 Review: A Balance Between “Fun” and “Soft”
I have a lot of mixed feelings about Utah, but on the balance, I like living here. At least during the summer. During the winter, the balance tips way over … Continue reading Why I Don’t Mind Getting a Freezer for Christmas
Earlier this week, we had a blizzard. It was windy and snowy for about an hour and then it was pretty much done. I was in a few blizzards in … Continue reading Week 17 Review: Utah Snow versus Ohio Snow
NaNoWriMo Day 6 word count: 10,074 We love the farmers market. And we’re sad that it’s done for the winter. The market in Salt Lake City runs from mid-June to … Continue reading Getting to Know the Hand That Feeds Us
Imperfect Happiness 