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In honor of Derby Day/Saturday Drinks for #20HappyDaysInMay, I celebrated just as my Poppy would have. Derby Day was his favorite, most favorite day ever! Always a betting man, he would ask for your bet on your horse as soon as you were awake, collect your bet, and be giddy throughout the day all through race time. His little feet would kick with happiness as they raced round that track and excitement was contagious to any person around him. He also loved a roll with buttah to dunk in his coffee. I prefer tea. #danzigmoonforthewin #wedidntwin Fact: You may have too many accessories when you happen to have a fascinator in your collection perfect for Derby watching: Fact #2: What is this mythical thing mentioned of too many accessories? #thelimitdoesnotexist My favorite bettin' bubsy: Happy Weekending! Until we meet again, M

Taylor's Instagram photo challenge kicked off today and the first prompt is #MayDay. This begs the question: what is May Day to you? For me... May Day is vibrant and charming flowers basking in the sunshine... It's a walk through the park in semi-matching, brightly colored get ups with my true sunshine... It's a stop for a sugar cookie cupcake from Sweet by Holly , which if I'm being honest, is now in MY TOP 3 of best options from Miss Holly... via Just some of my own interpretations I suppose. But anything centered on sweet, flowery waltzes through the park is okay any day of the week. It's just extra special on May Day. Until we meet again, M

I made it, I made it! It's the last day of Helene in Between's April Instagram Photo Challenge , as well as my personal goal additionally to blog each day on the same topics, and here I come waltzing in with t-minus 5 minutes to spare. Whooooooo! I did it! 30 days straight of blogging and I feel good. Sure, some days were harder than others to turn up and I would think oh man, why did I challenge myself? Do I really have to keep my own word to blog each day that I take a #30photosinbetween picture too???? But, I set out to get the job done and done it is. Honestly, it gives me clarity, builds my endurance, and makes me focus all around when I have something like this happening. I truly enjoyed myself. So much so, that I am setting another challenge in motion.... One of my very favorite other bloggers is Taylor over at The Daily Tay . Taylor is by far one of the funniest individuals I've ever virtually encountered. I look forward to her blogs each day and ...

My view today is simple, endearing, and accessorized. In short, just like I like things in life. I'm a proud University of Central Florida alumKNIGHT so when I was gifted this fab Alex and Ani jewelry piece, well let's just say my week was made. Twinkle, twinkle and knight knight dolls. Until we meet again, M

I've read this one before, back when it first came out. It is pure gold. I love it so much I've actually gifted it twice to my mother-in-law. Accidentally. I'm pretty sure the second time, Sharon (my MIL), who is always lovely and very kind, smiled nicely and sweetly said, "Oh this one again." I love that woman. Also, you're welcome, Tina, for the double sale. I'm excited to drive back in and can't wait to giggle as much as I did the first time. Weeeee for reading! Until we meet again, M

While Instagramming the other day, I found myself enchanted by a recent posting on the Humans of New York account . That's what I love about writing; inspiration lives everywhere! In this case, I came upon what would inspire me to write an entire blog post, quite honestly because at first glance, the man in the picture looked like Rowan Pope from Scandal. Side bar-Yes, we are late to the Scandal party, but catching up quick! Hunter and I love it. It's never as it seemmmsss! via via Anyhow, once I clicked on the two pictures dedicated to this fine gentleman, the caption completely captivated me. It read: “When I was a kid, I’d always wanted to be a writer. I even made a go of it when I was younger. I moved to California in my twenties, and tried to make it work. I almost sold a screenplay. I traveled around a bunch, and worked odd jobs, but by the time I hit my thirties, I said: ‘That’s it.’ And I went into the insurance business. I worked for a wonderful compan...

I have been trying to eat clean for my daily life. Don't get confused, I'm not some die hard believer of that silly saying, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." Umm, clearly whoever said this, has never had shrimp and grits from the heart of New Orleans. Or raviolis in Little Italy. Or 4 Rivers BBQ. You get the point. But I am conscious of my day to day and the need for healthy eating and living and all that jazz. For example, I don't have a cookie just cause it's a cookie and it's there. I'm not wasting the calories on any ol'choc chip, know what I mean? Some days I fail, some days I soar. I work in an office environment where it's always someone's birthday, therefore there's always someone's cake. And if that doesn't happen, like clockwork at 3pm each day, I hit the crash and feel like if I do not get a sugar fix as soon as like yesterday, I will lose my mind. Basically, I turn into my Poppy and "just n...