Embrace the Tourist in You! My Top Three Must-Dos in Dublin

by Denise // 17 March, 2017 // Comments off

When I travel, I love to be a continuous tourist. Meaning that I love to embrace everything about a new place. My husband says, “I suck the marrow out of a city.” Allan , on the other, prefers to act... Continue reading →

2017 Gasparilla Distance Classic 8K Recap (I’m Back, Baby!)

by Denise // 15 March, 2017 // Comments off

In summer of 2015, I registered for my runner bucket list race: the 2016 Gasparilla Distance Classic Mic Ultra Challenge, where participants run all four distances over two days – 15K,5K, Half Marathon and 8K. And then in late fall... Continue reading →

Florida PrePaid College Plan: Dispel the Myths and Don’t Worry

by Denise // 22 February, 2017 // Comments off

Last week, my three children (ages, 15, 11 and 6) came home with progress reports and we found our family faced with another conversation about the importance of good grades and college. Ever since my children were small (although, technically... Continue reading →

Four Reasons Why I Support Boosterthon

by Denise // 3 February, 2017 // Comments off

I absolute loathe fundraisers, although I know there is no way to avoid them in schools. With constant budget cuts in school funding, fundraisers are a necessary evil. However, every time you turn around, parents are asked to buy festival tickets, discount cards, coupon... Continue reading →

My Musings of the Women’s March on Washington #WhyIMarch

by Denise // 1 February, 2017 // Comments off

When I learned about the Women’s March on Washington, I felt such a tug in my heart to be there. As an LGBT ally, a mom, a sister and a strong independent woman, I needed to be there among nearly... Continue reading →

Prioritizing Education as a New Year’s Resolution

by Denise // 30 January, 2017 // Comments off

Last Friday, all three of my kids brought home their report cards and to be honest, my husband and I were a little disappointed with their grades. With second quarter falling between the holidays, we always expect their grades to... Continue reading →

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