As a dutiful Child Of The 80’s I went through a troll doll phase. If you were lucky enough to escape that particular pop culture moment, here’s a recap: Yep. Horrifying and vaguely psychotropic trolls were all the rage as appropriate playthings for children. I think we were supposed to rub their bellies for luck? … Continue reading I Miss The 80’s
Experiences
A Big Thank You To The Girls
I hated high school. Just like every other human on the planet (Or at least those lucky enough to live in first world countries where things like “high school” are an option instead of “having babies when you’re 12, strapping them to your back, and going to pick soy beans for ten hours without a … Continue reading A Big Thank You To The Girls
A Meditation Upon The Virtues of Halloween
I don’t have any kids of my own, but I do have a mini-herd of godchildren that my dearest friend keeps popping out, and that she graciously allows me to borrow at will, so this Halloween I got to join them for the first trick-or-treating I’ve done since I was a kid myself. It was… … Continue reading A Meditation Upon The Virtues of Halloween
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
It may be that it's because my birthday is tomorrow, or that I grew up in CA, or just that I like colorful things (oooooh... pretty....) but I've always had a soft spot for Cinco de Mayo. Not the binge-drinking part, but the let's-celebrate-Mexico part, even if I do tend to over-romanticize the part where … Continue reading Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Where I’ve Been
So I've been remiss with this whole blogging thing. And this is take, what, four or five at being a Responsible Grown-Up Who Continues To Write After Deciding To. But I swear, I've been busy! With cool stuff!! Like this: Valentine's Day dinner I love telling loved ones I love them. But I … Continue reading Where I’ve Been
Household Disasters
The Significant Other and I have been known to enjoy a nice bottle of wine from time to time, and this Saturday was no different - we stopped off at a local wine store and picked up a nice French red to have with dinner (mmmm... pesto pasta...) Only one problem: This was the cork … Continue reading Household Disasters
Glint of Light 