The News: Vegging Out on the Couch Edition

Today I have the energy of a turtle crawling through molasses and chunky peanut butter across an iceberg. My original thought was to sit here and write a bunch of gadget and affiliate news posts since I've ... Continued

The News: Hanukkah (Chanukah) Edition

For our Jewish friends, thus begins your eight days of celebration. I don't claim to have much beyond rudimentary knowledge of what that entails, but I wish you all the best from your holiday. Me, I'll be e... Continued

The News: Oatmeal Muffin Day Edition

Oddly, I almost chose an oatmeal muffin with my breakfast this morning, but ended up going with English muffin toast instead. Had I realized today was Oatmeal Muffin Day, perhaps I'd have chosen differently... Continued

The News: Early Christmas Edition

As pretty much everyone knows, Christmas Day isn't for another week. However, at my house it has arrived. Or at least it will shortly, when my sisters and their families invade my house en masse. The ham ha... Continued

The News: Cookies For Days Edition

The reason I never got around to doing a post before now today, other than the part where I could have sworn I scheduled one in advance, is that I was finishing off my holiday baking. First thing when I rol... Continued

The News: Biting My Tongue Edition

Probably by the time I leave here, my tongue will be completely bitten through. We all know them...those people who by the very fact that they're breathing your air annoy the living daylights out of you. I'... Continued

The News: Cat Herders Day Edition

Have you ever tried to herd cats? If you know cats, you know how hard that can be. Of course, I can't help but remember the commercial from several years ago...no idea whatsoever what product they were adve... Continued

The News: Lemon Cupcake Edition

OK, not really. I'm not making cupcakes today. But I am making lemon cream cheese cookies, if that counts for anything. That's what my whole today revolves around...my kitchen and baking. If all goes as pla... Continued

The News: Monkey Day Edition

What? You haven't heard of this one? What's the matter with you?! Today is the day when pretty much anything goes. You know...monkey business (otherwise known as shenanigans). Of course, its actual purpose ... Continued

The News: Bouillabaisse Day Edition

Why there is a holiday to celebrate fish soup is beyond me, but whatever...it's not like there haven't been holidays to celebrate goofier things (and foods, really). This one I will not be participating in,... Continued

The News: Losing My Mind Edition

At this point, I'm honestly not sure if taking a couple of days off was a good idea or not. I mean, sure, I'm getting things done around the house that need to be done, and we do have only a few days until ... Continued

The News: Rest In Peace Edition

We found out this afternoon that one of my mother's close friends lost her battle with cancer. She had gone in for surgery last Thursday, and on Friday she passed away. We're a little beside ourselves for a... Continued