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 →

Peace, Love and Understanding

by Denise // 31 January, 2011 // Comments off

I hate war, but I respect and admire a soldier’s sacrifice to protect my freedoms. Because I fear guns, I support stricter gun laws, but I also understand the 2nd Amendment will never be abolished. However, in light of... 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 →

Even More Random Thoughts about Running and Weight Loss

by Denise // 25 January, 2011 // Comments off

Alternative Title – Janathon Days 22, 24 and 25 Well, Tiffany and I made it through 8 miles. It wasn’t the best run, but we did it. At least, I got to catch up with Tiffany for an uninterrupted... 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 →

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