Magnificent Manhole Covers

by Denise // 2 February, 2011 // Comments off

Allan and I have a rather unusual obsession with manhole covers. Tampa has some unique ones, but St. Petersburg does as well. While strolling along sidewalk with my sister a few weeks ago, I spotted the St. Petersburg sewer system... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Celery, New Shoes and Strange Sounds

by Denise // 1 February, 2011 // Comments off

First off, I need to brag. I lost 10.5 pounds since joining the Janathon and Shrinking Jeans: The Power of One! WOOHOO! I dropped a whole dress size and that feels GREAT! But the good news of losing weight was... Continue reading →

Greenwise Burgers are THE BOMB!

by Denise // 28 January, 2011 // Comments off

With my decision to lose 40 pound before I turn 40, I’ve decided to incorporate more meatless dishes into our family menu. However, this is no easy task since my oldest daughter is a hardcore carnivore. To keep everyone happy... Continue reading →

Bring on the Beads!

by Denise // 26 January, 2011 // Comments off

Last Saturday, our scurvy crew loaded into The Black Pearl for a voyage to beautiful Bayshore Blvd, Tampa for the Gasparilla Children’s Parade. For Grandma Elizabeth, Papa Rusch, Uncle Erich and Cousin Meghan, this would be their maiden voyage as... Continue reading →

Little Lion Man

by Denise // 24 January, 2011 // Comments off

Since the day he was born, I have called Little Liam, “Little Lion Man”. With his birth date at the end of July, he fell under the Leo zodiac sign just like his mama. Having another Leo in the house... Continue reading →

Mexican Lasagna

by Denise // 21 January, 2011 // Comments off

My family and I love food with a Tex Mex flavor. Anything with the earthiness of cumin, the heat of chili pepper and mountains of cheese is always a winner in this house. The other night I made one of... Continue reading →

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