Between Christmas, New Years, and Valentine’s Day there are always a lot of new engagements. And, as I do from time to time, I want to help all these happy couples have a long and happy marriage by adding mine to the long list of (mostly) unwanted advise these folks are going to get. I’ve covered this topic a lot… Read more »
Today is a good day. Today is Tater Tot day. For years the humble tater tot was considered inferior to the french fry and was mostly seen in tater tot hot dish (or casserole depending on your place of origin) and elementary schools. Now this delectable option is showing up everywhere and it’s about damn time. Have you ever eaten… Read more »
By now everyone who knows me knows my conflicting emotions on working from home. I know I’m so fortunate that I have been able to keep working full time when so many other have not. I also know that never leaving the house messes with my mental health in serious ways. It’s truly a mixed bag. One thing that… Read more »
We made it! 2020 is in the rear view mirror and good riddance to bad rubbish. I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions. Most of them are doomed to fail because they are either too lofty – i.e. the couch potato resolving to go to the gym every day – or too vague – i.e. resolving to something like… Read more »
Everything is better with bacon. That’s just a fact. And today is the day to celebrate that! Almost any sandwich can be improved with bacon. They are a tasty addition to salads and cheeses. There are many different bacon deserts to try. And let’s not forget all of ways to wear bacon! There are bacon prints available on aprons, T… Read more »
I can’t tell you the last time I stayed up until midnight on New Years Eve. Sometimes I’ll watch the ball drop in New York City, which is at 11pm my time, but sometimes I don’t even make it that far into the night. This year I might actually try to stay up. Not because I have anything big planned-… Read more »
Recently I rediscovered how comforting it really is to disconnect from everything electronic and just get lost in a good old fashioned book. I own lots of books, and I continue to buy books. I just wasn’t reading any of them! Sure, e-books are convenient and often less expensive. And yes, they weight a lot less. But they just aren’t… Read more »
While it seems in some ways like 2020 will never end, we are just over a week away from Thanksgiving- traditionally the start of the Christmas shopping season. I usually don’t have a ton of gifts purchased by this time, but I’ve picked up a few things. This year I don’t have a single thing bought. Even more worrisome, I… Read more »
As I mentioned last week, my husband and I recently took a short trip to Portland. When I told people where we were going almost everyone had the same reaction “Are you sure you want to go there? Isn’t is dangerous?”. A couple folks were worried about travelling in general, but most people were only worried about us going… Read more »
We can all agree 2020 has been a dumpster fire of epic proportions, but the good news is that there are only 2 1/2 months left in it. And, we are getting into my favorite season- autumn! Why do I love fall/ autumn so much? Let me count the ways! #10 It’s the only season that has 2 names. Is… Read more »