Monthly Archives: April 2010

Eurasia Cafe and Wine Bar

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Eurasia…one of the most pleasant dining experiences my husband and I have enjoyed in ages. Last night Mark and I went on a date. Once we left the awful starter restaurant Mark made it clear that he still needed food … Continue reading →

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Mahi Mah’s

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

We had a gift card and so we went, my husband and I, to dine at the locally renowned Mahi Mah’s, oceanfront, Virginia Beach. The valets were adorable, the host staff lovely, our waitress was a doll. Then the food … Continue reading →

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The world’s world blog post. Ever.

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Budding sage. Golden Scottish moss in the shade garden. The steps that Travis built.

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Still Here. Sort of.

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

We’ve been fighting off allergies and viruses all spring. When the sun shines, we make hay but I’m out of batteries for the camera and too broke to buy new ones and without a photo my desire to blog is … Continue reading →

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In Which Quicken Steals $75 and Agrees to Return It

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Following is the actual ‘copied and pasted’ conversation I had with a Quicken agent because they double charged me for financial software. Do they do this to everyone and I’m the only one who cares that the financial software mavens … Continue reading →

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Great Egret

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Every day this bird (I think it’s the same one) visits the marsh behind our house to hunt. I love sitting and watching her stalk, crouch and snap up whatever marsh critters she makes her meals of. She is ungainly … Continue reading →

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It’s Really Beginning to Get On My Nerves

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

This week is spring break for our local public school system. This means lots of working parents leave their teenagers at home alone in a practice run for what our summer will shake down like. If this week has been … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link … Continue reading →

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Planting Roses

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Over the weekend I bought two rose varieites, a pink David Austin ‘Heritage‘ and an orange and gold climbing rose called ‘Pinata‘. I have delusions of grandeur when it comes to the Rock House and Rock Garden in our yard. … Continue reading →

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