how to pack a cooler.

because ROF is getting ready for his 30th pilgrimage to the indy 500 this weekend, i thought i’d repost an oldie but goodie.  below are pictures of previous trips to indy and i know this one won’t disappoint. from the desk of ROF: there are a few things…

i appreciate: samantha french

i adore her art. thanks to victoria at sfgirlbybay for introducing me to her a while ago.  it is now even more exciting that sfgirlbybay has a great contest (which i gladly entered) with s. french.  her latest pool collection is so very refreshing to look at.  i…

be inspired! quotes to get through

middle of the week… can we make it till friday?  let’s read together some words of inspiration and be happy.  click on any one to make it bigger.   all these are from my board on pinterest.  all credits can be found there be inspired !

to all the dogs i’ve loved before

ever since i was trampled by a huge dog when i was 5 years old living in boston, i’ve wanted a dog.  we finally got one when we moved to michigan and i was in about the 5th grade. it was a black lab named maggie. we had…

the 40 year old engagement

when you’re a girl, you start thinking about your wedding day early on.  there is so much tradition, beauty and fantasy (and fluff) surrounding the ceremony.  some get so caught up in either trying to get married or the ceremony that who they’re marrying becomes secondary or sometimes…