Parkesdale Farm Market: Florida’s Finest Strawberry Gem

by Denise // 26 February, 2013 // Comments off

Last week, I came to the sad realization that I have lived in Florida for over 30 years and I have never tasted America’s Best Milkshake or what the Food Network refers to as America’s Best Drinkable Dessert. I simply... Continue reading →

Junior Gasparilla (Raising Runners, Part 4)

by Denise // 20 February, 2013 // Comments off

The pirate races are pillaging through Tampa this week! Last Saturday, we attended the kid’s race and I’ll run the half marathon this Sunday. Aye, it be me favorite time of year, me hearties! Argggg! As for last Saturday’s race,... Continue reading →

Barenaked Ladies at Busch Gardens

by Denise // 18 February, 2013 // Comments off

Hubby and I have been huge Barenaked Ladies fans for years decades. Back in 2004, my sister and I had the opportunity to see them perform live on the Today Show at Rockefeller Plaza. Nine years later (and two more... Continue reading →

Dirty Girl Mud Run Recap

by Denise // 13 February, 2013 // Comments off

Going into the Dirty Girl Mud Run, I had decided to make this a fun run. As I learned at Pretty Muddy, these girlie mud runs aren’t about a finish time, but having fun and finishing with friends. So I... Continue reading →

Beads, Scurvy Pirates and Other Gasparilla Treasures

by Denise // 31 January, 2013 // Comments off

Me and me krewe set sail to Bayshore Boulevard, where me hearties had ‘nother jolly time at the Gasparilla Children’s Parade! Arrrrrggh! Aye, there were an abundance of beads to be looting and stowing in our coffers… …and a few... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Being Back in the Saddle, New Fitness Adventures and Track Tuesday

by Denise // 29 January, 2013 // Comments off

You know, I truly love marathons, but I was glad to be finished training for them. Those were some long weeks, y’all! Towards the end of all that marathon training, I caught a nasty cold around the holidays which meant... Continue reading →

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