Five years ago I rescued a sweet pup named Max. He was 1/2 pitbull and 1/2 lab. To be honest, I never wanted a pitbull. I always thought of them as a dangerous dog. I grew up with Hounds, Eskies, and a host of other breeds. Then I came across this little guy in a pound […]
Monthly Archives: September 2014
September
18
A Zoe Moment
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
It is hard to write about one of my kids without sending a shout out to my other kid. This is Zoe. She is a Tabby Cat with a personality. She is quite friendly and her best friend Max and her like hanging out. So here is my little girl peering out from the blankets. […]
September
17
Traveling 101: The Labels Associated With You
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on Have Curls, Will Travel:
I am tall. It’s a fact–the average height of an American woman is 5’4″ and with me standing at 5’8″, I am definitely above the average. What was unexpected when I was younger, yet that I have learned over the years is the way my height comes into…
September
16
Mindy’s Back!
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
There are a few things in life I love as much as my dog Max and and my friends. These loves include: 1) Traveling to foreign lands 2) Italian food of any kind 3) Television including “The Mindy Project” Well tonight after a long delay Mindy is back! “The Mindy Project” has come a long […]
September
15
Taking Responsibility for Your Dreams
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on Choose Your Own Adventure:
Sometimes I feel like I would be happier if my life were simpler. Here I am, in a foreign country, not knowing where my next paycheck is going to come from. What in the hell am I doing? Wouldn’t I feel much more safe and secure being back…
September
13
Married and a mother, she loved two gay men – her husband and son
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
It was my son’s second year of college when he broke the news. It wasn’t really that surprising, but I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t a period of adjustment. I know it was probably ten times more difficult for him than it was for me, but as his mother I felt there was […]
September
12
My New Addition – AOL Original Series New York City Ballet
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
It started innocently enough. I was sitting at home on a Sunday morning scrolling through my newsfeed. Then I came across the AOL Original Series city.ballet. The docudrama series reveals the inner workings and desires of the New York City Ballet. Ballet has a center, a calm place where dancers can express themselves with a […]
September
11
Budapest – Backpackers Dream City
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on Brustabroad:
From the Plitvice lakes, I made my way to Budapest. I didn’t know what to expect in Budapest but was happy to find a great city that really catered to backpackers. Besides having a ton of history, beautiful buildings and cool culture, it also had a great bar scene, full of cheap…
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Dancing It Out, The True Gift of Friendship
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
This morning opened up with a great Op-Ed in The New York Times “Startling Adult Friendships – There Are Social and Political Benefits to Having Friends.” To summarize, the piece hits upon how fewer adults feel connected and the importance of having those connections. It is those connections that make us real, vulnerable, wonderful. I got […]