Yearly Health Nag
Long-time visitors to AAR After Hours may know what’s coming. Yes, it’s time for my yearly health nag about mammograms. This past week, I went in for my yearly diagnostic mammogram, which marked my hitting the…
Bookmarks Anyone?
I just love bookmarks. And as a reader, what could be a more perfect accessory? Years ago, when I first started traveling for work, I didn’t have a lot of money to pick up souvenirs. However,…
Confessions of a To Do List Addict
Hello, my name is LinnieGayl, and I’m a To Do List Addict. Yes, it’s true, I’m a slave to my To Do lists. One of my favorite heroines of all time is Princess Alexandra from Julie…
The Winter Olympics: Are You Watching?
In general, I’m not a big fan of any Olympic opening or closing ceremonies, so will not even tip a toe into discussions about last night’s ceremony. Honestly, the highlight for me is always the parade…
Art: What's on Your Walls
From an early age, I’ve been a frustrated artist. When someone asked me what I wanted to be before the age of 9, I would tell them “I’m going to be an artist.” Sadly, things didn’t…
Some Musings on the "New" TV Season
Since AAR’s Annual Reader Poll began nearly two weeks ago, I’ve been watching a lot more TV than usual. Each evening, after working out and eating a quick dinner, I spend several hours entering ballots. Last…
Looking for Recipes on the Web
Back in the early days of the web, there weren’t a lot of things to do. I mainly looked for information about three things on a regular basis: (1) the Chicago Bulls (these were the glory…
Silly Pet Routines
Yes, it’s time to talk once more about our pets. Those wonderful creatures who make our lives so much better, but who at times, can drive us absolutely bonkers. I inherited my beautiful kitty Princess nearly…
The Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich
When the weather turns cold, I begin to crave comfort foods. Salads and fresh veggies just seem to lose their appeal the lower the temperature drops. I want warm. I want gooey. I want grilled cheese…
Happy Halloween!
I love spooky movies, especially old black and white films from the 1950s or earlier. Now I’m not talking about slasher films; those just aren’t for me. But give me a good old Vincent Price or…