It’s no April fools that Mercury retrograde begins on the first of the month. Mercury retrograde refers to the astrological phenomenon where the planet Mercury appears to move backward in its orbit. However, planets don’t truly reverse...
It’s that time of year again: The time of my husband, Justin’s, annual trip to watch Spring Training for baseball in Arizona while I stay home with the kids on a supposed “Staycation,” managing things, doling out warmly welcomed life-lessons, as is...
Over the last year or so I have developed a bit of an obsession. It started with people climbing Mt. Everest. Crazy. However, it has evolved and now includes thru-hiking and all great feats involving walking. Lucky for me there is no shortage of...
There’s something magical about music’s ability to bridge gaps—gaps across generations. Recently my sister, daughters, and myself went on a girls’ night out to an Olivia Rodrigo concert. Started out car ride a few hours...
This week is the official start of eclipse season. This is big! Many cultures have myths and stories associated with lunar eclipses. Significant lunar events are interpreted as omens or symbols of change. The Libra Lunar Eclipse. A lunar eclipse...
I’ve lost track of how many damn streaming services I now subscribe to. The worst part is, I watch very little TV. However, in the event I really do want to watch something it seems like it is always on a service I don’t have. So, I subscribe and...
Tony and I were at a conference in Las Vegas a year or so ago and had a few hours to kill before our flights home. The Mob Museum was on the way to the airport, so we decided to check it out. It’s a cool place – especially if you’re as into...
1 bag of course shredded slaw mix. The one with carrots and purple cabbage make an attractive dish. Because this cut by machine you will have some large flat pieces, I go through it and pick those out and chop them up. ½ purple onion, more to taste...
This week ushers in Aries season which is considered as the true astrological New Year. Finally! If you’ve felt ready for change, this might very well be it. Aries Key Words This fire sign is the first zodiac on the astrology wheel. Although...
Recently I was on the phone with one of my besties. The topic of conversation turned to music and we started listing our favorite albums. Notice I said albums. Yes, I’m old. I fear with music streaming we are losing the concept and art form that is...