We are into December now, which means that NFL playoff races are heating up and college football teams are getting invited to one of the umteen gazillion bowl games that have multiplied exponentially in recent years (Remember when you had to be a really good team to go to a bowl game? But I digress). As anyone who knows me… Read more »
It’s time. The turkey in the back of the fridge needs to hit the garbage can. It’s throw out your leftovers day. We all are guilty of making more food than our family will eat in one sitting. This isn’t always a bad thing. Some foods- like soups and stews – are actually better the day after they are made…. Read more »
This past week I saw one of the stranger posts I’ve seen on Facebook in quite some time. Someone was very upset that schools in their state were going to educate children on climate change and human’s part in it (Yes, I’m keeping the details vague on purpose). I did not respond to that post because I simply had no… Read more »
This week here in the US we celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s a time for families to get together over what’s usually a comically large amount of food and take time to be thankful for all of our blessings. It’s a holiday full of rituals. For some it’s the breaking of the wishbone. For others it’s scouring the Black Friday ads. Some… Read more »
This past weekend I spent time with a good friend who has recently gone through a divorce. While her circumstances were very different, I went through one myself in 2002 and, to put it mildly, it sucks. However, it also gives you a lot of opportunity for introspection. I have previously written about relationship myths that we all need stop believing,… Read more »