Category Archives: Life

Breathtaking Beauty

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Coco

This week I was caught by breathtaking beauty in surprising places: ~ the Miami Beach skyline. (I am such a city girl!) ~ hot pink clouds at sunset as I drove down a Miami freeway. ~ a blue jumbo jet floating … Continue reading →

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Zen at MIA

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Coco

Yesterday I traveled from Miami to Chicago, arriving at MIA at 2:30 pm, landing at ORD at 8:00 pm and getting to my hotel @ 9:30 pm. Yet, I was oddly relaxed and calm throughout the trek. I got to … Continue reading →

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Outliving Love

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Coco

When I told my priest about Sally, he offered sincere condolences. He said that he thinks that one reason he doesn’t have a dog now is because he still hasn’t gotten over the dogs he’s outlived. That’s hard, but understandable. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Coated Girls’ Night Out

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Coco

Tonight we had a “girls’ night out” at Artisan Chocolates. My friend Beth organized the evening, and we had a group of 10 women for a private class. Most of us met for dinner first, but next time I would … Continue reading →

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Sticker Shock

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Coco

We are back from a college visit weekend at my son’s first choice for college. He is a junior and this would be “early” except that he wants to play college lacrosse, so apparently this is prime time. Colleges are making … Continue reading →

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