Simple Pleasures: Family Dinner

Nothing ever makes me quite as happy as when some family members come back into town.

Not only does it give us the perfect excuse to have a delicious dinner, it also provides the opportunity to recount all of each other's embarrassing stories to whichever significant other happens to be present at the time.

Dreaming of: Maltese Vacation

Image Coutesy of sailgozo.com

I just finished "Mediterranean Holiday" by Kate Cann and now, she's got me dreaming of an island vacation off Malta where I'm surrounded by crystal blue water and warm sunshine.

Thanks a lot, Kate.

New Language, New Goal



"Spanish Monastery" Image Courtesy of Ines Hegedus-Garcia via Flickr



 I haven't forgotten that this is the Year of Yes (even though my success thus far has been less than remarkable) so I've devised the newest goal for myself.

I'm going to learn to speak Spanish!

Gettin' Down With My Crafty Self

The combination of triple digit temperatures and too much time left to myself has bred the latest of my infrequent attempts at craftiness

and, surprisingly, I'm actually happy with this one.

All-American Playlist



"American Flag" Image Courtesy of Paulina Clemente via Flickr

 With all the patriotism from Independence Day still in the air, I figured what better playlist is there to make than an All-American Country one?

Here are a few songs that will keep your boots boogeying all Summer long!

Beach Reads to Get Lost In



"Fluttering In the Breeze" Image Courtesy of Chris Meller via Flickr

What can I say?

I have a fever and the only perscription is more Chick-Lit!

Moonrise Kingdom

I went to the movies last night with my two best girlfriends and no, we didn't see "Magic Mike" (not yet, anyway). No, we saw Wes Anderson's new movie "Moonrise Kingdom" and I loved it!