travel

Patio Inspiration: Palm Springs

Posted on 09/05/2012 by Mrs. AA

If I have my druthers, in 30 years you will find me lounging by the pool in a mid-century abode located in Palm Springs. I am obsessed. And if winter in Ohio is anything like I expect it might be, … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Races

Posted on 08/07/2012 by Mrs. AA

Now that all of the major issues (knock on wood) are behind us from the move, I have started to venture out into Ohio. One of the more exciting destinations has been the racetrack. Turns out they are really family … Continue reading →

Posted in family, travel | Tagged day at the races, intensity, jeans, pickle, racetrack, sandals | 8 Comments

The Big Show

Posted on 08/03/2012 by Mrs. AA

I was feeling a bit homesick today so I opened up my photos from my Florida visit and started scrolling through… Only to discover several gems that I have not yet shared! Informational blurbs courtesy of the museum’s site and … Continue reading →

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DC or Bust – Part Three

Posted on 08/01/2012 by Mrs. AA

On my last day of my DC trip, I spent the morning and afternoon getting to know my brother’s girlfriend, the fabulous Jersey Rose. And what is the best way to get to know a sibling’s SO? Over booze and … Continue reading →

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DC or Bust – Part Two

Posted on 07/31/2012 by Mrs. AA

After my big Friday night out with the ladies (much younger ladies I might add), I was feeling a bit rough. So I ordered up a quick fix for all that ails – room service! Of course, the St. Regis … Continue reading →

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DC or Bust – Part One

Posted on 07/30/2012 by Mrs. AA

It has now been a week since I returned from DC… I had hoped to return to a completely repaired house but instead I returned to rain coming into my daughter’s bedroom (old news) AND the third floor (new news). … Continue reading →

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Transitions…

Posted on 07/03/2012 by Mrs. AA

This weekend I spent the majority of Saturday and Sunday making my way from Florida to Ohio… I had all of these grandiose plans for hitting the town in Atlanta. Park myself in a swank hotel, catch up with friends, … Continue reading →

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Hometown Tourist: Gulf Drive Cafe

Posted on 06/25/2012 by Mrs. AA

This entire weekend we have been hunkered down waiting for Tropical Somethingorother to pass through. Which means yet another weekend of not getting to stay out at the beach. Which means no more staying out at the beach this summer. … Continue reading →

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Hometown Tourist: Robinson Preserve

Posted on 06/21/2012 by Mrs. AA

In an attempt to be somewhat adventurous, my mother, Pickle and I headed out to Robinson Preserve. According to the Manatee County Government, the preserve: “…has undergone an incredible transformation from disturbed farmland to coastal and wetland habitats… To date, … Continue reading →

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Hometown Tourist: Downtown Bradenton

Posted on 06/19/2012 by Mrs. AA

Well, another day in Bradenton means another day attempting to find entertainment. With Mr. A in town, we had to step it up a notch and not let him think that all we do is sit in the pool or … Continue reading →

Posted in family, travel | Tagged cat fight, dioramas, empty tank, game of thrones, globes, interesting places, last ten years, lettuce, manatee, manatees, naomi campbell, opening act, pier 22, snooty the manatee, south florida museum, title sequence | 18 Comments