Inland Pacific Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Nothing celebrates the holiday season quite like The Nutcracker. As someone who adores musicals and concerts, the ballet has never been my “thing.” I decided to change that when The Inland Pacific Ballet invited me out to experience their annual spectacular of the beloved Christmas […]

Read more

My Word of the Year

Another year ending can usually mean one thing: Mary is at her computer procrastinating at keeping up with her annual tradition: Choosing a word of the year. (But, unlike some past years, I don’t have a glass of wine in hand.) Since my first year […]

Read more

A Farm to Table Evening at Thomas Hill Organics

A term I have noticed suddenly coming to the front burner is “Farm to Table” dining. This means that your meal is sourced from locally grown (usually organic) produce and locally raised meats. I find it especially exciting when your dish is from right outside […]

Read more

My Word of the Year!

So, it is the final week of 2016. Where did the year go?! It feels like yesterday that I was scrambling to decide on a good word for the new year. And, well, friends, nothing has changed in that department and I only just chose […]

Read more

Merry, Merry Christmas!

Merry, Merry Christmas everyone!!! I wanted this to be a fancier post of cheer and gratitude but, alas, I am on my phone sitting cozy at my Grandmas!:) I know I haven’t been posting as much as I like lately but I am hoping to […]

Read more