The Perfect Chocolate Milk?
Yes, I’m on a new food quest. This time, I’m looking for the perfect glass of chocolate milk. Not hot chocolate, mind you (that will come next winter, I’m sure), but cold chocolate milk. About a…
A Necessary Evil
Heather recently posted about things we don’t want to do, and quite a few replied that shopping for clothes fits neatly under this category. I’m going to expand on this theme and add that shopping for…
Therapeutic Knitting
I have decided that I am going to learn how to knit. I knew once upon a time, years ago, but I’ve since forgotten. My mom’s co-worker is going to cast me on and teach me…
Green Cleaning
I’ve been careful for years about the types of cleaning products I use. My care wasn’t prompted by concerns for the environment, but by the skin and breathing reactions I have to harsh cleaning products. Over…
Where Did My Summer Go?
Summer is unofficially over for me today. While the kids and I go back to school today, amidst 90 degree temperatures I might add, I have to wonder what happened to the days of going back to school…
Out of the Frying Pan and Into the…
Spring, autumn, winter, all of them have their special joys for me. I love seeing the new growth of flowers, the changing colors, the stark beauty of bare trees and snow. However, I have to confess…
(500) Days of Summer
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A Little Sunday Viewing Fun
After spending part of my weekend hanging out with some major Star Wars fans (light saber battles after dinner, anyone?), I couldn’t resist rewatching the Chad Vader series online. You can get started with Episode 1…
Cooking Competition Shows
Following up on Sandy’s summer TV theme, this summer I’ve watched several different cooking competition shows, and have enjoyed them in varying amounts. Top Chef Masters.This is an interesting variation on Bravo’s regular Top Chef. Instead…
And It's TV Time!
After the madness and nonstop action of RWA, it’s veg out time for me! Good thing a few of my favorite TV series (and guilty pleasures) are providing some excellent fodder for down time! Could there…