Let’s face it, the COVID-19 crisis has stifled some of our souls and has certainly changed the way we can celebrate important events with our friends, relatives, and neighbors. It is why, in these crazy times, drive-by car parades have become so popular. These types of parades are a safe way to celebrate and see the loved ones and friends we miss, all while keeping our social … [Read more...]

We all know that date nights can help you feel closer to your partner and remind you that you are a team. But at a time where you are forced to STAY HOME, causing you to be SUPER CLOSE together a gazillion hours a day, the idea of spending MORE TIME together may not be so appealing. I get it, really, I do. No matter how much you may love your significant other, it’s easy to get … [Read more...]

If you have been following this column, you know how I feel about movie dates, but what you may not know is that I LOVE “going to see a show” dates! It’s not that I have anything against the movies. I enjoy a good chick flick and movie theater popcorn is second to none. Perhaps, my hatred of movie dates stems from the simple fact that when we do go to the movies, I usually … [Read more...]

A couple of years ago, after getting back his 23andMe ancestry results and finding out he was 12% Irish, Scottish, Welsh, my husband decided we needed to go to the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games so he could discover his roots. I remember pointing out the fact that he was 80% Spanish and how I didn’t think we would find many “Fuentes” clans there; not to mention, it was … [Read more...]

Let’s be honest, the most wonderful time of the year can sometimes not feel so wonderful. There are presents to buy, holiday office parties to attend, baking, decorating, school choir concerts, travel plans and in-laws … the list can go on and on. If I am not careful, it is easy for me to slip into what some experts have cleverly named … the Clark Griswold Syndrome: The feeling … [Read more...]