Style Spotlight

I'm not the only one with some style in this 2 man show.

Simple and chic in his relaxed jeans, pastel blue shirt, and boat shoes.

Love it.



Visit Ohio In Your Own Backyard

Akron and Cleveland residents are super lucky to have the amazing Cuyahoga Valley National Park right in their backyard. There are countless trails for hiking and biking. One of my personal favorites is the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Yesterday, I took my bike down to enjoy some solitude and nature watching. Of course,  I brought my camera. You never know what you'll find in the park!

There are several points of interest along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. I entered on the Ira Trailhead located on 3801 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH, 44264. However, you can start the towpath wherever you choose. There are 48 Trailheads and 81+ miles to choose from! Oh, and did I mention? Totally FREE!

Just in researching for this post, I found an activity that I would love to try and I think you might too! Click here!

For more in depth information about the Towpath Trail, visit the website. I'm excited to try something new, and I hope you are too. 

Let summer begin!

Music Sets the World on Fire

Music is an enigma.

The enormity of the idea that music is arguably 40,000 years old and people are still able to create unique and original melodies is almost unfathomable.

For me,  music has the ability to agitate my heart, envoke uncannily realistic memories of places and time in my personal history, or envelope my mind in a harmonious hug.

With that said, is it surprising that our culture has an unquenchable thirst for something new to listen to? If you are like myself, you welcome a new favorite song like a breath of fresh air.

Here are a few of my recent favorites....

 This is the best cover I have EVER heard. 

Cross your fingers that he signs a deal...I need him on iTunes!

I'm Sexy and I Know It- Noah Cover

Relax, Take It Easy- MIKA

Big Jet Plane- Angus & Julia Stone

I Won't Give Up- Jason Mraz

Humility and Love- Christopher Young

This Head I Hold- Electric Guest

Stare Into the Sun- Graffiti 6

Little Talks- Of Monsters and Men

 Heartbeat- Childish Gambino

Eight Trends and Counting

I never thought I would say this, but I think I went a little over board with the trendiness on Saturday.

Let's count, shall we?

1. Leopard

2. Scarf

3. Jean Vest

4. Canvas Bag

5. Neon Green T

6. Maxi

7. Arm Candy

8. Braid in the hair

Surely I'm breaking some fashion journalist's #1 rule at Cosmo.

The poster child for rocking too much at once.

In my defense, it was 6 am on a Saturday when I put this little diddy together. I had been in public for a full 2 hours before I looked in the mirror. Really looked. That's when I took my scarf off. And my bracelets. And my...jk. That's it.

Removing just two items really brought me back.

Its a thin line people.

A very thin line.

And I walk it.

Haiku for You!

Born in

Happy

1948

Birthday

You are

Dad

64

 

HMD

Happy Mother's Day!

The 5 P's

John and I had never been on a passenger train and he didn't feel like watching me sleep for 4 hours we were not looking forward to the long drive from Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon.

Soooo, we booked a first class ticket, quite literally, on the Grand Canyon Railway. 

The drive to Williams was sunny, hot, and stunning.



And that's the last time I was warm for the next 10 hours.

We arrived at the train station with nothing more than shorts and t-shirts, only to see our comrades dressed in winter gear.

Enter the 5 P's.

Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance

And that's all I'll say about that.

 We tried to make the best of it and looked forward to buying warm souvenirs.

It was about 50 degrees and windy here, though we put on a brave face for the photo op.

Shortly after we took in this incredible view, we scurried to the closest shop to purchase our windbreakers.

Then we spent the next two hours hugging the walls of the Grand Canyon.

Donkeys and the people that ride them on this trail are my heroes.

After the hike we made our way into the lodge for a well deserved warm meal and a pot of coffee. While we enjoyed our view of the canyon, we couldn't help but smile as we watched hundreds of people running for cover as the torrential rain and hail set in.

Back on the train we ran into a bit of trouble.

But we managed to get away unscathed.

The ride home was as enchanting as the ride there.

Watching the sunset was a sweet ending to an adventurous day.