In my family, the traditional vegetable for both Christmas and Thanksgiving is brussel sprouts. Did I catch you turning up your nose? Then I ask you, what is it about this vegetable that people hate? Let me start by assuring you that no, we don’t cook them until they turn gray, soft, and, well…smelly. When…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSQq_bC5kIw I first discovered Sherlock Holmes when I was in the 8th grade, and a friend gave me a copy of The Hound of the Baskervilles. I stayed up late reading it, completely scared myself, but was hooked. In college, when my roommate and I were particularly stressed — and wanted to avoid work —…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtQsqmOsf5w Just like comfort reads, I have comfort shows. When I’m sick, exhausted, or in a generally grumpy mood, there are certain shows I like to watch, again and again; they offer comfort, and sometimes actually help me feel better.
Well over a year ago I read a post by Jane here about Bones. I’ll admit I thought the show sounded interesting, but I just wasn’t ready to commit to another TV show, especially one that had been on for quite a few years. I should also admit to another reason for passing on the…
Sleep…..ah, sleep. It should be oh so simple. After a long, hard day, a good night’s sleep should happen instantly; jump into bed, and the minute my head hits the pillow..zzzzzz. Unfortunately, that’s a pretty rare occurrence in my world. Even as a young girl I had trouble sleeping. None of the rest of my…
Although we’ve had a temporary warm-up here, the nights are still quite chilly, hinting at much cooler days to come. In addition to pulling out a few sweaters this past week, I’ve also pulled out my knitting. During the summer months, all of my knitting projects stay neatly tucked away in drawers and closets, rarely…
Since I was forced to give up my Diet Coke addiction four years and seven months ago (yes, I’m still counting, and still get the cravings at odd moments), I’ve become a devoted tea drinker. I won’t begin to call myself a tea aficionado, because truly, I just don’t like a lot of the fancier,…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiSIQzwIPzQ Last night I stopped at my local grocery on my way home from work, and there, outside the front door, was a huge pile of jolly pumpkins in all shapes and sizes. Ah, pumpkins. While I can resist chocolate desserts and candies most days, pumpkin desserts get to me every time. So, since October…
What do you do, bring your lunch to work (or school) or eat out? Or do you do a mix of both? I’ve brought my lunch to work for years, allowing myself an occasional lunch out, maybe once every two weeks or so. For me, it was not only the more economical option, but also…
As the fall TV season approaches, I’m looking forward to the start of my two favorite fall reality shows, Survivor and The Amazing Race. While I’ve watched Dancing With the Stars most seasons, I’m less than enthused about the cast announced for the upcoming season. I’ll give DWTS a try this fall, but unless there…
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