Hula's Modern Tiki

Close dish is Duke's Luau pulled pork, coleslaw and rice. Burger is
Hula burger. On the way to see Carole King & James Taylor concert.

Pan au Chocolat & Quiche at Scratch

www.scratchpastries.com for the times and menu. I had Pan au Chocolate (chococate croissant) and quiche. Both were very good. There were also other pasteries displayed that looked so yummy and quickly reminded me of the Gerard Mulot Patiserie in 6e Paris.

Birthday Cookie

We celebrated Grandpap's 85 birthday in memory with a Tammie Coe peanut butter cookie.

The kickoff of the birth year (last digit) begins with Grandpap's birth year. So, he has "85", Kalen will have a 5, and I will have a 5 (the actual year does NOT really matter here!!) We used to use the same candle for all of us, and pass it from person to person. It was fun!

Eagles in Concert

Awesome to see And hear in person. In Phoenix.

The Importance of Story in my Life

This blog has been a wonderful way to share my life stories with my family and friends. It all started when I wanted to keep Mom updated on my trip to London and Paris with my son. I know, I know, I was 51 at the time...but I still wanted to share the daily experiences and stories with her and my sister. Friends checked in too and it was wonderful to hear their comments and sense their joy and laughter.

The blog has been an ongoing record of the importance of story in my life. Remembering how I survived 10 days in London and Paris with NO luggage...brings back the reasons for deciding to always travel light and with one carry-on. I relive the start of the Tour de France in London and all of the wonderful small restaurants that I have discovered in Phoenix after my return. I treasure the stories and the friends met along the way.

I pledge to keep up my work, through the new changes in my life as I decide on new adventures to pursue.

Many thanks to Chris Brogan and his constant push for openness and clarity. www.chrisbrogan.com/importance-of-story has given me pause to go back through my old posts and enjoy those stories once more.

Kinkaid's before Michael Buble concert

Enjoying a wonderful Lavender Cosmo at Kinkaids. Waiting for my dinner
and concert date to arrive via Metro line. Ohhhhh this feels so big
city!!

The crystal glaze on the glass is lavender sugar glaze. I'm wondering
if it is okay to lick the glass? Advice needed from my classy lady
friends,please!!

Maizie's does it again

Wow. Pot roast, cheesy smashed potatoes and cabbage. Thinking about Pie a la mode for desert.

Update: no pie for desert. The waiter suggested one of those large chocolate chipped, half baked cookie with ice cream. It was wonderful.

Paisley Violin

Yummy Jambalaya and pesto Brie.

Lux for midmorning snack

Mmmmm. Onion and cheese croissant, fresh from the oven and the world
famous latte. The sun is shining and it is a beautiful February day.
Perfect for a post meeting rejuvinating snack.

Lux Cafe

Wonderful little coffee shop on Central Avenue s of Camelback. On the
west side of the street across from Central high.