I love traveling. It's such a simple statement but to me it floods me with memory after memory. My taste buds even have memories of delicious moments. Some that pop into my mind include pizza in Sicily, goat cheese croquettes in Barcelona and the crisp, cold, refreshing taste of Icelandic beer in Reykjavik. Two years… Continue reading On travel (and pre-travel!)
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A challenging muse or amused by a challenge? (otherwise known as Happy New Year)
I had my first night at my new job a few days ago, and there is something about the approaching end of the year that has me thinking about challenges. They aren't necessarily a bad thing. Some might liken them to goals, resolutions, purposes... but I feel that they have a more personal meaning. Challenges… Continue reading A challenging muse or amused by a challenge? (otherwise known as Happy New Year)
Sometimes I go by “Manana” or “Aunty”
Have you ever answered all the questions, read some books and snuggled with a 2 year old covered in the juice of a mango? My sister friend and her husband have three wonderful little munchkins, and I got to spend some time with them this weekend. There is something about spending time with healthy kids,… Continue reading Sometimes I go by “Manana” or “Aunty”
Giving Thanks
"If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." Carl Sagan Yesterday, my friends and I made two regular sized pies and ten mini pies from scratch. They smelled like home, holidays, family and togetherness. The heat in the kitchen from the oven being on all day was… Continue reading Giving Thanks
Mar Tells Mini Tales 