Just returned from vacation with the hot husband and the kids… behind on everything now, but that’s how the cookie crumbles. Emails to answer, blog stuff to catch up on, writing to do and oh yes, cruise pounds to lose. So, if you are waiting...
I was planning this week’s musical post to be on Gotye’s Somebody That I Used to Know OR Yes’s We Can Fly From Here Part I. I was having a hard time making up my mind. Then I saw a parody of Gotye and I...
Clearly, I am on a “Power of One” kick. I guess in an era where basic female health care is under fire, people are seriously considering Rick “I’m Policing Lady Parts” Santorum or Newt “What Religion (and Wife) Am I This Year” Gingrich for the...
Okay, so hopefully as we’ve gone through this wonderful journey of wine you are learning the occasional odd fact. Who knows, maybe something you can use on Jeopardy? We’ve covered the basics, then sight, sound and taste in our wine series. Yes, I’m slowly working...
Warning, it’s my blog so you are getting my opinion. I make no pretensions at being impartial, I don’t get paid for that. Heck, I don’t get paid at all. I do try very hard to be fair and I do not wish to be...
I suppose it is a sign of the times that Hostess Brands, makers of such dainty, dessert delicacies as the Hoho, the DingDong , the Sno-Ball and, of course, the Twinkie, has filed for bankruptcy protection. It’s the company’s second foray into bankruptcy in three...
Hi, all! Well, I came busting out of the gate for blogging in the New Year and then promptly got sick. It’s nice to feel a bit better. I made it without a nap today and tomorrow I hope to wear something more attractive than...
Pleasantries first, Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all had a safe, fun-filled New Year’s celebration. I stayed home with my family and watched Cowboys & Aliens. Very enjoyable movie, although I am left wondering if it should have been Cowboys, Indians & Aliens. ...
First, let us all breathe a collective sigh of relief. We have survived another Christmas, my friends, high-fives and eggnog all around (feel free to spike yours, go ahead, it’s allowed). While I love the Silly Season, I have to admit, I’m a wee bit tired. ...
“May you never lie, steal, cheat or drink. But if you must lie, lie in each other’s arms. If you must steal, steal kisses. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink with us, your friends.” – An Irish Toast I...