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The girl in our family, our cockapoo, was a surprise present for our youngest son, when he was in 4th grade. JonPeter’s new puppy, he named “Snuggles.” Of course, his older brother Matthew, in his usual way, said, “what kind of name is that for our dog, sounds like a beanie baby.” Well, it didn’t take long before I realized and all of us felt that Snuggles, lived up to her name. It was an ideal name for our tan and light-haired sweet and cuddly furry friend. I never had

Debauchery…is a behavior that is excessively indulgent, decadent, or morally loose. It commonly refers to wild partying characterized by heavy drinking, promiscuity, or drug use…Merriam Webster A week in the city, here we are. Vince and I, filling our days with new experiences, tours, theater, hot bars, superb dining, speakeasy and jazz music interest and dance clubs with a view. Ubers galore. Surprises each day planned by the “NYC event guy,” my very own husband for 4

The Florida Keys is a popular vacation destination attracting people from all over the United States, Floridians looking for a “chill” place to unwind for a few days and college Spring break students crowding Duval Street for a party week. The popular rowdy strip is lined with bars and clubs, live music everywhere, restaurants, art galleries, shops and Cuban coffee houses. It’s a beach town, forever in vacation mode, where “kicking back” is a way of life. It has a bohemian

To make a white puttanesca sauce, omit the tomatoes. Instead use white wine, pasta water, and if you prefer, light cream and egg. The sauce is briny and pungent and is flavored with capers, olives, garlic, red pepper flakes and if you like, anchovies. It’s quick to make and something different, more interesting than Aglio e Olio. It will please your family and friends at your holiday dinner table. Ingredients: Serves 6 · 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil ·