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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Six Years
Six years ago, I married my best friend. Our wedding was huge post-college affair. We were quite literately surrounded by everyone that we loved. My little brother, Michael, served as my “man-of-honor” and RP’s cousin Kara was … Continue reading
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Sunday Night Cajun Pasta Recipe Remix
I was late to the game when it came to the Pioneer Woman’s amazing recipes. When I started reading her blog last year, her Cajun Chicken Pasta was one of the first recipes RP and I tried. After that, we … Continue reading
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Embracing My Inner Pixie
It’s hot here in Virginia – really hot. So hot that I woke up in the middle of Friday night feeling like my hair was strangling me with hot sweaty tendrils. The heat drove me to this – it’s just … Continue reading
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A Tale of Two Hounds
Since Tuesday night, we’ve had a very special visitor at the Chateau Relaxo, Miss Gracie Belle. Gracie is Marty and Calyn’s beautiful basset hound. Her parents are off house hunting in Wisconsin, so we get double the hound and double … Continue reading
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A weekend of good-byes
Oh my, that sounds dramatic doesn’t it? The good-byes that I’m referring to this weekend were of the theatrical variety, not an actual “people moving, ugly cry” send-off. RP and I said good-bye to the Harry Potter movies, Friday Night … Continue reading
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Left Behind
I’ve been very busy having a pity party for myself. As mentioned before, Mags and Dr. Shifty are heading to Little Rock at the end of the month. This is wonderful news for them and a great move for Dr. … Continue reading
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Drunken Arnold Palmers
If you want a summer beverage that is a little more than Might I suggest that you take four easy steps to create a John Daly (a.k.a Drunken Arnold Palmer)? I would discourage you, however, from wearing those loud pants. … Continue reading
Cruisin’ for America: Northeast Tour
Dr. Shifty and I hit eight different states in just 4 1/2 days over the long July 4th holiday. Impressed? You probably shouldn’t be – I spent much of our time in New Jersey tweeting about how much I dislike … Continue reading
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The Chateau Relaxo is Invaded!
Like any good summer blockbuster, our weekend starts with an invasion of foreign visitors from a far off land (aka Raleigh, NC). My cousin, her hubby and their three kiddos spent the 4th of July weekend with us. Meg, Mike, … Continue reading
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