Even though Lake Tahoe is only three and a half hours away from my California home, I hadn't been there in over ten years. So, when Peter and I were offered a free cabin for a couple of days there was no way I was turning down this getaway. Free is good. Besides it was salmon spawning season and I had my heart set on watching salmon porn. I am a voyeur like that. Taylor Creek has many beautiful sights,… Read More »
I am not typically a big sweater. Even after a one-hour, high speed spin class or 45 minutes of Zumba, I won’t shed a drip. So, I questioned, what would happen to my sweat glands in a Bikram (Hot) yoga class? Is it be possible to remain dry in a 105 degree room with 40% humidity? I had driven by the Bikram Yoga Studio (AKA: Yoga Hell) in my hometown at least a hundred times. I was even a voyeur one evening peeking through… Read More »
I have been to Las Vegas a handful of times, yet have never seen a show of any kind. Nope. Not even a freebie cabaret singer or anything that remotely resembled the Thunder from Down Under. So unfortunate. This time I wasn’t leaving Sin City until I saw a show. It would be sinful. My preference would be Cirque du Soleil, but any fancy-schmancy, over-the-top one will do. Even though I scoped out numerous websites to pre-purchase tickets, there were… Read More »
I am one of those pseudo gamblers; spending a couple of bucks on the five cent slots, a single $10 bet on red at the roulette table or, when I am feeling extra lucky, I will drop 20 bucks at the Black Jack table. I am the epitome of a “low” roller. But, I did win BIG in Las Vegas this time! Or, at least I won something. Going to a Blues Bar is on my bucket list and I really can’t believe… Read More »
I am always cold. It's a fact. If you are wearing a short sleeve shirt than I am wearing a sweater and if you have a sweater on then I will definitely be sporting a jacket and scarf. I couldn't even imagine what I would have to put on in order to have drinks at an ice bar, but I was sure it would be something that would make me walk like a penguin. Fitting. We were greeted at the Minus5 Ice Lounge in Las Vegas by attractive girls… Read More »
I am about that age, what many others call the peak of midlife crisis and what I like to call the point in life where I have acquired mass amounts of, sometimes painful, learning experiences. Also the point where I was told I needed to have a mammogram. The girls and me were not so happy. Reluctant really. I don't really like pancakes, especially when they are in the form of my breasts. But, I was all too familiar with the importance of being screened and that was all the… Read More »
Eating alone doesn't really scare me…when done prior to noon. In the AM, you can always find me hiding in the corner of some coffee shop with a double cappuccino, blueberry scone and my nose embedded in my laptop. But, when it comes to an evening meal after 5, I usually plop myself at the safety of a bar to enjoy my solo supper with a cocktail. For me, this didn't count as a check off the 'dinner alone" bucket list. I wanted to have a romantic dinner at… Read More »
I am definitely guilty of taking for granted what is in my own backyard. That's why I added 'visit a tourist attraction in my own town' to my bucket list. I turned to Mr. Google who graciously told me that the Lagunitas Brewing Company is a tourist attraction. Really? I'm a lucky girl. Could this be the easiest check on the list ever, go throw back brews at the local brew house and call it a day. Possibly…but, unfortunately, I don't 'heart' beer. Don't… Read More »
I have tried for several months to accomplish the bucket list goal of “Making an Origami Animal” and it deceptively appeared simple. But, as it turns out, Origami is really freakin’ hard and a dictionary of paper folding terminology was going to be a necessity. How was I supposed to know how to do a bird base with a reverse and petal fold? This was getting complicated. I did make several attempts, with many different animals, starting with this dinosaur. He does… Read More »
Massages are creepy. I know that the countless rub-down devotees are gasping at this moment. Sorry. I am just not a fan of strangers kneading my naked body, the smell of Patchouli incense or awkward silence being filled by heavy breathing. There is an intimacy involved in touching some ones body that I can’t get past, even though my masseuses have been nothing but professional. I have issues. I am aware. If it counts for anything, I do like pedicures.… Read More »