Though it might seem like it, I never forget that I have a blog. I just forget to schedule time to actually write anything. There's no shortage of ideas flurrying around in my head. Some are irreverent. Some are controversial. Some are whimsical. All are logged in a notebook that … [Read more...] about Summer Adventure List 2017…With a Twist
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Farewell Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb are going on a permanent summer vacation. I am sad to see this duo go. Phineas and Ferb have been an almost daily laugh fest at our house since Bird and Deal were little. It's the first kid show that left me laughing instead of groaning. We all imitate … [Read more...] about Farewell Phineas and Ferb
Lemon Mint G & T – 5:00 Fridays TM
I have what you might call an accidental garden. When we renovated this house we had no idea what was going to sprout in the yard. It turns out that much of what we thought were weeds are actually coveted bushes. We had dug up some stuff that hadn't reached its prime bloom, … [Read more...] about Lemon Mint G & T – 5:00 Fridays TM
My Frivolous Date with Oscar
Sometimes life begs for a dose of frivolity. While I dabble in tastes of frivolity on almost any given day, today is the grand buffet. The Oscars. It's my Super Bowl. For years I have watched all the movies in the big categories - actor, actress, supporting actor, supporting … [Read more...] about My Frivolous Date with Oscar
All Winter in a Day
Ray Bradbury wrote All Summer in a Day, a book that has haunted me since I first read it as a kid. It's the penultimate story of bullying and life as an outsider. I've sympathized with Margot, the main character, and continue to feel pangs of the pain and injustice Bradbury … [Read more...] about All Winter in a Day
Krupnikas – 5:00 Fridays TM
Tis the season...for Krupnikas. It's not really holiday season until the Krupnikas lands on my bar. I generally like my Krupnikas served over ice in this ever so cute whiskey glass from Crate & Barrel. It's meant to be a neat sipper, but I like a little something to … [Read more...] about Krupnikas – 5:00 Fridays TM
