There’s a widespread misconception that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day. It is not. It’s today, September 16. It was on this day in 1810, that Mexico began a war against colonial masters led by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, who some say around 6 AM, signaled the beginning of the rebellion to rid the peasants of Spanish oppression with a [...]
Our 20th Wedding Anniversary!
May 11, 2010 By 15 Comments
Today, my husband and I join other special couples who have been able to keep it together for 20 years: Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, Kyra Segdwick and Kevin Bacon, and Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest among others. Yes, today is our 20th Wedding Anniversary!! Twenty years ago a very young, tall, dark and [...]
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Spontaneous vist to Pageant of the Masters
August 24, 2008 By 2 Comments
This year of economic uncertainty and belt-tightening has made us all re-think how we spend our time, gas and money on family outings. Pre-planning every detail for a family getaway is challenging enough, and perhaps the greatest deterrent to doing anything spontaneous with the family. But, rewards await those brave enough to throw caution to the wind and venture out on a completely unplanned family adventure.
