A Sneak Peek…
This is what I'm wearing to sing at the Mardis Gras Ball this weekend: Do you think it's shiny enough?
Hey, Can You Get Flo TV on the iPad?
I can't remember the last time I enjoyed myself so much at a Super Bowl party. I mean, it wasn't my beloved Patriots, but if another team had to win…
Shmesashumution Update
It's been a month since I set my goals for the New Year and I figure that, instead of ignoring them, I should perhaps take stock and see how I'm…
2009: A Year in Quilts
By my counting, I made seven quilts in 2009. Not bad for a girl who (ostensibly) has a social life, eh? Please, allow me to show off. February. Baby quilt…
Really, the Question is… Why Were They Driving an Aztek in the First Place?
My sister, Allison, was in town this weekend for my Grandfather's 95th birthday party. I'd like to say that it was an awesome surprise for him... but I don't think…
Happy Birthday, Grandpa!
Today is my Grandfather's birthday. He's 95 years old. Happy Birthday, Grandpa! Your doctor says that you have a good shot at being one of his few patients to make…
I’d Give My Right Foot…
... to have my right foot not hurt so damn much. It's like the Gifts of the Magi, except with feet. [insert inapropriate joke about foot fetishes here] So, here's…
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Love Harder
Our Plea Brandy is a brilliant writer, a wonderful teacher, and a generous friend. And she is in love with a man who has just been diagnosed with multiple myeloma.…
Skunks: 2, Gracie: 0
An open letter to our neighbors: Some of you might be wondering why the entire block smells like rancid skunk. Yeah, ummm, sorry about that. Apparently, our dog has a…
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Trim and Tone Tuesday
The loverly Lisa has decided to post on Tuesdays about her quest to lose some weight. She's calling it Trim and Tone Tuesday. I think that Lisa is fabulous. And…