Schmancy

Somebody got a haircut and looks like a proper terrier now. We both hate it. I think he’s cuter scruffy and curly (kinda like I like my men) and I’m pretty sure he feels to prim and prissy. (Although it isn’t slowing down his continued hunt for the...

Arkansas

I have  a new project I am managing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. I’ll travel there every couple of months. It’s a bit of a pain to get to, but it is worth the trek. Growing up in Arizona, where so little of our nation’s history has taken place by...

Tulsa

Last week I found myself in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a few hours to kill. “Tulsa, Oklahoma, will a few hours to kiiiilllllll.” Sometimes the country lyrics of my life write themselves. I checked in with a friend in Denver who went to college in Tulsa. He told me where to...

Phew.

Yeah. I KNOW. The blog has been down for more than a week. Blame Dreamhost for their shaky service and poor customer service. Many thanks to Jason and Randy for resurrecting this baby. {You guys are the best! Thank you, thank you.} A couple things I learned in the...

A Year of Thanks

Happy 1 year anniversary, Colorado. What a fun, crazy, adventurous time it has been: I love Colorado.* I am grateful for the many things this move has provided, namely: a much stronger relationship with my brother, Willie Nelson Mandela, new friendships, a great...

Sushi + Sax

What, the sushi chef at your favorite spot doesn’t randomly play the saxophone during dinner service? I know. Weird, right? But here is the funny thing — once you get over the shock that the entire sushi chef counter now has sunglasses on and are playing a...

Austin

Finny and I met up last week for our annual girl’s adventure. This year, we tackled Austin, Texas. And oh — the shenanigans:   We rented bikes from Barton Springs Bike Rental (A+), where the shop dog — Bubs — is a deaf, albino Australian...

Fashionistas: Runway Edition

Sweet Kara, Friend, I am tired. This post is more than a week late because I’ve spent more time at Denver International than my own home in the last two months. And let’s be honest: I’m a homebody. Sitting in my adirondack in the backyard watching...