Ray LaMontagne is the Best Thing

by Denise // 15 February, 2010 // Comments off

When Allan mentioned that he wanted Ray LaMontagne’s album, I bought him all three albums for Valentine’s Day, but I suppose it’s a gift we can both enjoy. A cross between Van Morrison and Nick Drake, his enchanting tunes remind... Continue reading →

Katie for Haiti

by Denise // 5 February, 2010 // Comments off

Often times when tragedy strikes others, those with the capability to land a hand feel helpless. With each image of despair and destruction from Haiti, many around the world wonder how to help this poor nation. As buildings continue to... Continue reading →

My Girls at Gasparilla

by Denise // 29 January, 2010 // Comments off

Since the early 1900’s, Tampa residents have been invaded by the mythical pirate Jose Gaspar and his krewe. The invasion, now known as Gasparilla, has grown since its beginning days into a variety of parades, numerous festivals and several races.... Continue reading →

Musical Monday: I Gotta Feeling

by Denise // 25 January, 2010 // Comments off

Our Musical Monday host, Diane of Good Mourning Glory, is celebrating one year of toe-tapping, disco dancing, hip-hopping, rapping, old-schooling, flashbacking, guitar strumming, headbanging, moshpitting, country twanging, standards swaying, slamdancing fun. For this big bloggie occasion, Diane is hosting... Continue reading →

Music for Martin Luther King Day

by Denise // 18 January, 2010 // Comments off

Although some Americans shout disparaging remarks of President Obama, I can’t help still feeling hopeful that he will deliver his campaign promises. The Tea Party’s angrily demonstrates with defaced images of Obama to resemble Hitler, but I don’t understand the... Continue reading →

Black Bear, Black Bear, What Do You Read?

by Denise // 15 January, 2010 // Comments off

Stumbling upon quaint mom and pop shops makes visiting small towns a real treat and Black Bear Books in Boone, North Carolina is no exception. After freezing our snowballs off snow tubing, Allan and I decided to warm up... Continue reading →

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