Ten Lessons I Learned Running Marathons

by Denise // 20 February, 2025 // Comments off

The other day, my Google photos shared a cherished memory with me: the day I crossed the A1A Marathon finish line on February 15, 2015, my tenth marathon. Ten years ago, I ran my tenth marathon. That season of my... Continue reading →

My Sober Journey: Celebrating One Year Alcohol Free and The Eight Truths I Learned

by Denise // 3 November, 2024 // Comments off

“Why am I doing this?” I pondered over the red wine swirling around in my beloved Haunted Mansion goblet, a treasured souvenir from Magic Kingdom. “Drink up witches” and other punderful Halloween word art plastered my walls as I slowly... Continue reading →

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical SLAYS

by Denise // 19 April, 2024 // Comments off

Disclaimer: I received two tickets to Strangers Sings! The Parody Musical at the Straz Center for the purpose of this review. All the opinions are my own, but also FRIENDS DON’T LIE! My middle daughter and I are huge fans,... Continue reading →

Mrs. Doubtfire Delights Audiences at the Straz

by Denise // 4 April, 2024 // Comments off

Disclaimer: HELLO POPPETS! I received two tickets to Mrs. Doubtfire at the Straz Center for the purpose of this review. All the opinions are my own. On Tuesday evening, I attended the opening performance of Mrs. Doubtfire at the Straz... Continue reading →

Jesus Christ Superstar: Still Rocking at 50

by Denise // 8 March, 2024 // Comments off

Growing up, my family would watch the 1973 film Jesus Christ Superstar every Easter. Decades later, I have continued that tradition with my own family. Although I have seen different adaptations, I have been wanting to see the show live... Continue reading →

Self-Care: Put Your Oxygen Mask on First

by Denise // 22 February, 2024 // Comments off

If you’ve ever been on a flight, You’ve heard the flight attendants make this announcement as part of their safety instructions during take off. “Put on your oxygen mask first before assisting others.” This is also such an important message... Continue reading →

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