Summer TV
Oh, the summer TV season. Not exactly the silver screen’s best; it’s mostly re-runs, bad reality, and questionable scripted shows which rarely (but sometimes) make it into September. It’s also the time I watch the most…
The Summer Anthem
It’s early, but I’m calling it: Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” is going to be the Song of the Summer. Every summer has its song that becomes The Hit, with catchy lyrics and a dance-inducing beat. In…
Glee (I know. Again.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwwb_S2qoo0 If you read this blog regularly, you’ve probably figured out there are a few Gleeks on AAR’s staff, myself very much included. But now we’re coming up on the end. After last night’s episode, there’s…
Word Games
I recently rediscovered crosswords. They’re such a wonderful way to pass time, and probably more intellectually stimulating than, say, Perez Hilton. I typically do USA Today’s crosswords online, which gives me the handicap of telling me…
To Tweet or Not to Tweet?
Ever since a job I had required me to sort through Tweets for mentions of a particular NPR radio host, I’ve been anti-Twitter. My mind went numb after hours of logging “eatin breakfast and listening to…
Indoor Gardening
I’ll be moving into a new apartment in May, and one of the best features about is the windows– tall ones, that run the length of our living room wall, with nice wide windowsills. My roommates…
Spring Season Premiers and 100th Episodes
LinneGayl already blogged about Glee‘s return to television tonight (and boy, am I looking forward to it). I’m a huge Gleek and the rumors swirling around about the back episodes of their first season have got…
National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate, I’m sharing one of my favorite poems with you. This is Sharon Olds’ “I go Back to May 1937.” I see them standing at the formal gates of their…
Super Cute Wedding Video
And don’t worry, it’s not the one where they all dance down the aisle. But there is dancing involved. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=””…
DC in the Springtime
It’s spring in the District. This time of year is Washington at its most beautiful. Flowers are starting to bloom, grass is green again, and the branches of trees are beginning to bud leaves. Temperatures are…