Thoughts
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Theater Life Lessons: How a Small Role Became My Big Break
I love the stage, but not necessarily on it though. When I lived in New York, Broadway was less than 35 minutes away. The lights, the marquees, the magic — all practically in my backyard. But we were living paycheck… Continue reading
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The Beauty of Small Adventures
Not every adventure requires a suitcase, a plane ticket, or a far-off destination. Some of the best memories are made close to home—on ordinary days that turn out to be anything but ordinary. Lately, I’ve been learning to notice the… Continue reading
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A Day Trip to Goldfield Ghost Town – A Little Western Fun with Lucy
Since the Arizona weather gave us a break yesterday—with cloudy skies and temps in the high 80s to low 90s—we decided it was the perfect day for a short road trip. Destination? Goldfield Ghost Town in Apache Junction, just about… Continue reading
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How to Start Your Day: Cleaning, Chaos, and Breakfast
It’s not even 10:00am and I’m exhausted! You’d think I ran a marathon, but no—this was just a typical “let’s start the day” kind of morning… if your idea of typical includes pee, carpet shampoo, and a breakfast date on… Continue reading
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Quiz Time
Let’s take a Quiz! These questions about the 90’s should be easy to answer. By the way, these were taken from dictionary.com. It’s the 1990s and your friend walks in wearing a neon jacket and high-tops. Another friend responds, “You… Continue reading
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Lucy’s Little Accident (Or… Why I’m Sweating Cats and Dogs)
Right now, I’m sweating cats and dogs. And no, I’m not talking about Arizona heat this time. I’m talking about the hot mess in my art studio. Let me paint you a picture (pun intended): For the most part, my… Continue reading
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Top 10 Productivity Apps for Remote Workers in 2025
Working remotely has become the norm for many—and staying productive can sometimes be a challenge. Thankfully, the right tools can help keep you organized, focused, and efficient from your home office (or the nearest coffee shop). Matter of fact, I’ve… Continue reading
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The Library of Whispers
It started with a wrong turn. I was walking home just after twilight, the kind of night when shadows seem a little too curious, and the air hums with something you can’t quite name. That’s when I saw it—a small,… Continue reading
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A Night of Nostalgia at Hale Theatre: “December ‘63” Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Today we had the pleasure of seeing “December ‘63” at the Hale Theatre, and oh what a night it was! This tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons had us clapping, tapping, and singing along from the very first… Continue reading
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Lucy’s Wisdom Panel Results Are In!
We’ve had little Lucy for over a month now, and ever since we brought her home, people have been asking the same question we’ve been wondering ourselves: What kind of dog is she? The Maricopa County Animal Shelter listed her… Continue reading
Reflections & Ramblings 