Music Monday: It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me

by Denise // 25 February, 2013 // Comments off

Yesterday, I ran in the Gasparilla Half Marathon yesterday. I love Gasparilla Distance Classic weekend, but yesterday was not my best race. Not only was the weather super hot and humid for February, but I woke up with a crazy... 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 →

Gasparilla and The Great Bead Booty

by Denise // 27 January, 2012 // Comments off

Argggh! There be a pirate invasion once again in Tampa. Aye, wearing snarls and yielding swords, me krewe set sail upon the Black Pearl in search of treasure known as The Great Bead Booty. The Great Bead Booty be the... 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 →

Blogger, Can You Spare a Dime?

by Denise // 20 January, 2009 // Comments off

With my recent Disney accomplishment, I felt confident to take on the Michelob Ultra Challenge at this year’s Gasparilla Distance Classic. After running a half marathon and a marathon the next day, I feel prepared enough to take on a... Continue reading →

Arrrrr! It be the Black Pearl!

by Denise // 2 August, 2008 // Comments off

For the past 4 years, I have driven the typical happy family mobile, a Honda Odyssey. I know some people can’t stomach the idea of sporting a mini-van, but when you have children it really is a practical choice. Our... Continue reading →