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 →

My Menopause Memoir

by Denise // 11 October, 2024 // Comments off

“Hey youuuu!” I would sheepishly greet someone I recognized while their name escaped my brain even though I have known said person for over a decade. It felt like a bizarre game of Password as my brain searched for clues.... 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 →

Pictured (L-R): Britney Coleman (Barbara), Will Burton (Adam), Isabella Esler (Lydia) and Justin Collette(Beetlejuice) - Photo credit: Matthew Murphy

BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE!

by Denise // 27 October, 2023 // Comments off

Disclaimer: It’s showtime! I received two tickets for BEETLEJUICE through a partnership with the Tampa Bay Bloggers and the Straz Center for the purpose of this review. All the opinions are my own. Conjuring BEETLEJUICE the musical for a stage... Continue reading →

How to Write a Resume as a Stay-At-Home Mom

by Denise // 14 July, 2023 // Comments off

Being a stay-at-home mom is one of the most demanding and time-consuming responsibilities anyone can take on. While it may seem like these skills do not apply to traditional jobs, it’s important to recognize that you have developed a wide... Continue reading →

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