Hey Renee in Indiana, this is how much I love your profile song.

Listen NOW to my new favorite jazzy sounding artist, Sara Bareilles

My favorite Marimekko

Today Everyone is a Hokie

We will continue to invent the future through our blood and tears and through all our sadness ... We are the Hokies ...
-- Nikki Giovanni, University Distinguished Professor, poet, activist

Taken from the Virginia Tech website.

Staying at a resort with Aveda toiletries..... priceless

This weekend Raven and I embarked on a mini vacation to Clearwater Florida.

When we arrived what we found was an empty, windy, cold beach but an absolutely fabulous alternative spring break.

Instead of sunbathing we opted for:

Consuming appetizers, dessert, and loads of gin and tonic at the Cabana Beach Bar and Grill.

Chilling out in the hotel hot tub and heated pool.

Veggin on fresh fruit, boursin cheese, crackers and whatnots from our surprise gift basket.

Recovering from a toxic hang over by hitting up a greasy spoon on the beach.

Shopping in tacky surf style shops.

Getting our fill of fresh seafood at Crabby Bills.

Investigating paranormal activity on a ghost tour in our Haunted Hotel, The Belleview Biltmore Resort and Spa.

Closing down the hotel bar with hottie bartender Mike, Philly vacationers, and the ghost hunters; beer and cheetos provided by us.

Enjoying an endless Easter Brunch Buffet .......

Observe Holy Week, Shout out to the big JC

This week is Holy Week and one of my most favorite memories of childhood was going to school and church the week before Easter. This time of year makes me homesick for family, my old familiar church, white chocolate homemade Easter candy, and new Easter dresses.

So where have i been

a heartfelt apology to all of my loyal readers. Bet you thought I gave up blogging for lent?? no, not quite, but the past three weeks have been filled with mass chaos so my blog made it to back burner status. My week from hell is over, and I am feeling relieved and refreshed. This weekend I am heading to the beach for some R&R. Check back every day this week for exciting blog updates, mission = make up for lost blog time...