While I spent a bit more than 168 hours on board the Dream as their guest, I thought I'd just pick ONE of my days and let you in on a slice of it. Keep in mind that each day when you cruise brings NEW and FABULOUS...and that MY experience may be very different than yours depending on just what you want to do. 8:12 Wake Up to the knock on the door from room service. Don't judge me, I'm on vacation and being on the ocean is like a baby being rocked to sleep. I probably could have slept til noon ... continue reading...
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Halloween goes to the dogs
There's a good reason that you see bull-terriers on television and in movies. 1. They love being the center of attention 2. They SMILE on demand 3. They love wearing clothes Which is why around the mansion, Halloween seems to go to the dogs. Even the trick or treaters who show up at our door on the last day of October tend to be furry friends along with their human kids. So, it's no surprise that Clem dresses up for the scariest of nights. Each year we head out to PetSmart and look ... continue reading...
Don’t you call me a corkhead – BlackBox Wine
Mr. S used to affectionately call me "corkhead" because he said that my head seemed to be at the open end of a wine bottle. Somehow I never thought it was funny or cute. I enjoy a glass of wine in the evening (probably all of 3 times a week), and if I'm out with friends, and I don't have to drive, I may have 2 glasses. I think he called me that because I was a bit of a wine snob, always trying a new vintage. I was a master of the corkscrew. Which is why a wave of SHOCK ran through ... continue reading...
Ignite MY nite
That's right YOU'RE going to get the opportunity to IGNITE ONE NIGHT of MY life. Intrigued? I don't know whether I should be a little scared, excited or confident that YOU will come up with some FABULOUS ideas for me to have a night that sizzles. OK - I have to admit that I'm a little scared. WHY? Because I KNOW that my readers are fun, creative and maybe a little...edgy. That's what I love about you. It's been one year since I discovered PF Chang's Home Menu frozen dinners. I was already ... continue reading...
For you? For him? Husky
A stocking stuffer for HIM?A MAJOR hint that there's plenty to do?An inexpensive something for yourself?A reminder to tackle the never ending "honey do" list? Holiday decorating?I'm talking about accessories today, but not the kind that your wrap around your neck or that sparkle on your fingers, I'm talking TOOLS. When you think of buying tools, what category does it fall into?While I love the luxuries of life, I love having the mansion look great and run smoothly just as much (if not more). ... continue reading...