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The Joys of the Sun

Saturday, July 24, 2010
By ladyelaine

Hey, guys, welcome me back! I’ve just returned from a week-long, desperately-needed, and thoroughly-enjoyed vacation. We went to the Cancun, Mexico area, to a resort called Excellence Playa Mujeres.  We lazed around on the beach, ate WAY too much good food, and had dessert at almost every meal.  Hey, it’s a vacation!  We also... »

Uh oh…

Thursday, February 18, 2010
By ladyelaine

Forgive me, everyone – it’s been over 2 weeks since my last blog-fession! But, I have an excuse: I had jury duty. Yes, for the past two weeks, I have been serving my country by serving on a jury. The... »

Valentine thoughts

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
By ladyelaine

It’s coming close; it’s inevitable; it’s on a SUNDAY!!!! Oy vay! What was Caesar thinking when he invented this calendar? We can’t do anything about the day of the week, but certainly we can enjoy it still, with a minimum of modifications (say that... »


Discovery

Thursday, January 21, 2010
By ladyelaine

There’s a new kid in town!  I was waiting on my daughter to show up somewhere, & I investigated a nearby shop, “The Cupcake Gallery.” Now, personally, I don’t... »

New Year’s Eve

Thursday, December 31, 2009
By ladyelaine

You know, there’s just something about sitting in the lobby of an 85-year-old Hotel, surfing on a wireless connection, sipping 15-year-old Scotch, waiting for a Gala Dinner-Dance (which is... »

‘Tis the season

Wednesday, December 23, 2009
By ladyelaine

It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas at my house. This week, I’ve made a ton of fudge, white chocolate-dipped Oreos, and Oreo truffles. And that’s... »