How to Host a COOLER Watch Party

by Denise // 6 June, 2025 // Comments off

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Earlier this year, I leaped into the professional acting world by auditioning for a play at the Lab Theater Project, a small theater in Tampa with an off-Broadway vibe. The Lab Theater Project produces... Continue reading →

Ten Lessons I Learned Running Marathons

by Denise // 20 February, 2025 // Comments off

The other day, my Google photos shared a cherished memory with me: the day I crossed the A1A Marathon finish line on February 15, 2015, my tenth marathon. Ten years ago, I ran my tenth marathon. That season of my... Continue reading →

My Sober Journey: Celebrating One Year Alcohol Free and The Eight Truths I Learned

by Denise // 3 November, 2024 // Comments off

“Why am I doing this?” I pondered over the red wine swirling around in my beloved Haunted Mansion goblet, a treasured souvenir from Magic Kingdom. “Drink up witches” and other punderful Halloween word art plastered my walls as I slowly... Continue reading →

My Menopause Memoir

by Denise // 11 October, 2024 // Comments off

“Hey youuuu!” I would sheepishly greet someone I recognized while their name escaped my brain even though I have known said person for over a decade. It felt like a bizarre game of Password as my brain searched for clues.... Continue reading →

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical SLAYS

by Denise // 19 April, 2024 // Comments off

Disclaimer: I received two tickets to Strangers Sings! The Parody Musical at the Straz Center for the purpose of this review. All the opinions are my own, but also FRIENDS DON’T LIE! My middle daughter and I are huge fans,... Continue reading →

Mrs. Doubtfire Delights Audiences at the Straz

by Denise // 4 April, 2024 // Comments off

Disclaimer: HELLO POPPETS! I received two tickets to Mrs. Doubtfire at the Straz Center for the purpose of this review. All the opinions are my own. On Tuesday evening, I attended the opening performance of Mrs. Doubtfire at the Straz... Continue reading →

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