I'm donning some swank shoes and getting around today. Check out what I have to say about presidential candidates' personal wealth over at The Stir. And I regaled you with a story at The Broad Side about how I learned a lesson on self image from a 13 … [Read more...] about I get around.
I Couldn’t Resist – Wordless Wednesday
Standards and Stress and Sisyphus
Sometimes I look at my shelf of cookbooks and snicker at the irony of one of my first books, The Joy of Cooking. To many cooking is more chore than joy. I love to cook but I still feel that way sometimes. I keep telling myself that if I lower my standards my life would be easier. … [Read more...] about Standards and Stress and Sisyphus
I’ve Been Writing
I've been busy around the blogosphere lately. I'd love for you to check out the other sites I write for. You'll continue to find scoop, rants, and musings here at Dirt & Noise too. I'm not abandoning ship...more like adding to my fleet. TypeAParent: Here's a recipe for a … [Read more...] about I’ve Been Writing
Late & Short Margarita – 5:00 Fridays
The whole adage "a day late and a dollar short" really strikes a chord with me. In fact, right now I am actually two days late and many dollars short. Dude, I missed National Margarita Day! It was on February 22. I've been nursing a cold anyway so I was drinking chamomile tea … [Read more...] about Late & Short Margarita – 5:00 Fridays
Sucker – Wordless Wednesday
Dental Care is Health Care
I have an odd soapbox issue that might surprise you. It's not about Lunchables or sexism in the workplace or appropriate hemlines for women over 40. Dental hygiene. Seriously. Have you ever seen those gum disease images. Blech. I remember one night when Bird had a friend … [Read more...] about Dental Care is Health Care




