{Meal Plan} Pinning & Planning Our Dinner Menu and Remembering September 11

by Denise // 11 September, 2016 // Comments off

For September 11, the family and I had a quiet Sunday to reflect on the tragic events that occurred fifteen years ago. We watched the NBC broadcast as the events unfolded on that fateful day. To my kids, it may be history but... Continue reading →

Run DMT in 2014 (A Year in Review)

by Denise // 1 January, 2015 // Comments off

When I began drafting this post, I had a moment of self-admiration and amazement. As I began listing the events I was most proud of, I honestly couldn’t believe all the things I had done this year. It has been... Continue reading →

My New York City Marathon 2014

by Denise // 11 November, 2014 // Comments off

My New York City Marathon finally came to be. After applying for three years and making the automatic entry, I finally had the opportunity to “Get My New York On.” But not before my daughter could celebrate her thirteenth birthday.... Continue reading →

Music Monday: It’s Almost Halloween and to be Back in a New York Groove

by Denise // 27 October, 2014 // Comments off

For the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing my favorite Halloween songs, however, this week I decided to share only one song since It’s Almost Halloween. All right, I lied. I’m sharing a second classic Halloween song, I Want Candy, because... Continue reading →

9/11 Memorial

by Denise // 5 September, 2012 // Comments off

This morning, I realized that I never shared my photos from NYC. Since next Tuesday is the anniversary of the attacks on September 11, I thought it fitting to share photos of our visit to the 9/11 Memorial. When visiting the memorial, visitors... Continue reading →

Musical Monday: Winter Wonderland

by Denise // 28 December, 2009 // Comments off

Trudging through the streets of NYC at Christmas time during what is now being affectionately referred to as the “Blizzard of 2009” felt like walking through a snow globe. Drifts of swirling snow cascading from the skies made the moment... Continue reading →