October 27, 2007

What’s wrong with Pleasantville?

When we made the decision to move to a planned community called “Hidden Springs” www.hiddensprings.com just outside Boise a couple years ago, I’ll never forget some of the comments complete strangers made to us…”Oooo…that place is spooky!” and “That place reminds me of Pleasantville or the Stepford Wives.” 
I would hardly say it’s either spooky (unless [...]

October 27, 2007

Good Morning!

I’m just sitting here sipping my morning coffee - which I’ve already re-heated 2 times - anticipating the events of today. 
It’s a big day in our house today…the long awaited sectional is to arrive in the next few hours.  We bought our home a year and a half ago and have been limping along with [...]

October 27, 2007

Coffee

When it comes to a good latte, first preference - hands down - would have to be Rembrandts Coffee House in Eagle, with Moxie Java following at a close second (followed by Tully’s).  If’ I’m in a bind I’ll go to Starbucks, but I feel like I’m feeding the 800 pound gorilla. 
Rembrandts www.rembrandtscoffeehouse.net is in an [...]