Category Archives: My Life

Monkeying Around on Halloween

Posted on November 3, 2010 by erinparker75

Halloween this year involved a birthday party + costumes. You can never go wrong with any celebration where costumes are involved, but when it’s a birthday – even better cause you can pretend everyone is dressing up for YOU. You … Continue reading →

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October Wedding

Posted on November 2, 2010 by erinparker75

A couple of weekends ago we headed out to the country for a lovely outdoor wedding of a family friend. Outdoor wedding + Samoan traditions + military personnel = pretty cool. Also, there were these rad personalized water bottles for … Continue reading →

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Menil Art Festival

Posted on March 13, 2010 by erinparker75

I just have a few words about this amazing festival… perfect day – free entrance – free music – free shows – free beer No, you did not read that incorrectly. And I’m not talking Bud Light either. I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley Christmas – Day 4 & 5

Posted on January 4, 2010 by erinparker75

Day 4 – CHRISTMAS Christmas day was a little awkward. Raul and I were in the frozen foods aisle in the grocery store when my old lover happened upon me and touched my sleeve. Naturally, I jumped, in the process … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley Christmas – Day 3

Posted on January 4, 2010 by erinparker75

Hard to believe I’ve only counted up to day 2. I’d say I’ll make this quick, but I think we all know how much I love to explain things. Carrying on then… Day 3 Peju Turnbull Del Dotto Peju is … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley Christmas – Day 1 & 2

Posted on January 4, 2010 by erinparker75

Napa Valley, oh glorious Napa Valley! I did not expect the culinary delights that would tease my tongue and capture my heart to such a great extent. The wine gods surely smiled down upon me as they poured their ruby … Continue reading →

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Turkey, wine, and pass the scalpel

Posted on December 7, 2009 by erinparker75

Thanksgiving with the Lewis’s (mom’s side) has always been kind of a big deal. Over the years it has swollen into a 40-55 person soiree, and we’ve had to move locations in order to accommodate the masses coming for food … Continue reading →

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Ironman Arizona 2009

Posted on December 1, 2009 by erinparker75

Freaking. Rock. Star. My brother, that is. Austin completed his first Ironman in Tempe, AZ on Nov 22. If you want a quick reminder of how physically inferior you are to the gods and goddesses of this cruel world, be … Continue reading →

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RIVER OF DOOM

Posted on July 9, 2009 by erinparker75

(*Names have been changed to protect identities) It was an especially balmy June night in Texas. We snake through the dark country roads, looking for any remnants of life. We turn left, we turn right, chasing the coattails of anticipation … Continue reading →

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