I have a brown thumb. I mean, yes, of course I literally have a brown thumb, two of them, as well as the other eight fingers. I am brown, after all. I mean I have a brown thumb in the figurative sense. Every year I try to grow a garden to sustain us. I manage to eek out a few … [Read more...] about Hottie – 5:00 Fridays
Digital Downsides
When I wrote my college history thesis back in 1990 I spent hours poking around the stacks at Alderman Library. It was dank, musty, and oh so very creepy. I had to cite primary resources, and there was no such thing as the Internet. I endured many a paper cut thumbing through old … [Read more...] about Digital Downsides
Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday – Wordless Wednesday
What’s for dinner?
I write and tweet and post a lot about food. And you know I have strong opinions. Food consumes me almost as much as I consume it. If you have a hankering for shrimp but want to scamper away from the scampi, here's one of my favorites I posted over at TypeAParent. … [Read more...] about What’s for dinner?
American Express PASS
I have had a long love affair with American Express. Never mind that my love affair with Mac Daddy started there when we worked together. I wrote a paper about the American Express brand in graduate school that got accolades from a published, well regarded branding consultant … [Read more...] about American Express PASS
Spring Sorbet – 5:00 Fridays
Bird was sick last week. Then Mac Daddy came home with the flu. Deal has so far been spared. I am the flu's latest victim. I shan't bore you with the phlegmy, fatigued details of my malady. Suffice it to say that I haven't an appetite for … [Read more...] about Spring Sorbet – 5:00 Fridays
Healthier Meal Makeovers FREE Cooking Class!
I’m co-hosting an upcoming class in the Web’s first-ever virtual cooking school, Cooking Connections, and I would love for all of you to join me! Here’s what you need to know to participate: When: Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. ET Where: TheMotherhood – here is the link … [Read more...] about Healthier Meal Makeovers FREE Cooking Class!