The other day I was walking around the yard, having a look-see. I don’t use my front door too often, so I rarely find myself in the front yard. When I remember, I check it out. I use…
The End of An Era
Tonight will mark the end of an era: David Letterman’s last show airs this evening. I was a kid when Letterman took to the late-night airwaves. For the life of me, I don’t know how I knew…
So That’s Where It Came From
Spoiler Alerts! Please don’t read this if you’ve not yet watched the series finale of Mad Men and intend to do so! For reals! Mad Men. I can’t believe it’s over. Mister and I have watched…
Green-Eyed
The other night Mister and I watched “Mr. Turner.” For those who don’t know, this film gives a glimpse into the final years of the famed British landscape artist, J.M.W. Turner. And it’s fascinating. The very next…
Praying It Forward
These are healing flags given to me by a dear friend. She made them and gifted them when I was ill. I hung them in the bathroom, where I saw their beauty every day. Each time I looked…
Hoops Review
Mister and I have been watching the L.A. Clippers during the post-season and the other night the announcers were talking about other players and particular records. When they mentioned Moses Malone having a run-in with someone, I…
A Few Good Men
I recently learned about an asshole. Specifically, I learned about a guy who is mentally and verbally abusing his wife and kids – who happen to be my friends. When I heard of his ridiculous and completely unacceptable…
And Now You Know
The other day I was at the gyno for my yearly visit. This is just something we gals have to do, and it’s good for us. I add that last bit because I know a couple of chicks…
Living Art
My friend Baker Jen visited yesterday and brought a gift: the orchid you see above. Apparently Baker Jen, while stupid-talented in the kitchen, has a bit of a black thumb (her label, not mine). She received the…
Monkey On My Back
I have professed my love for the BBC show “Call the Midwife” in a previous post. My friend Betro turned me on to that show and I ought to buy her a cookie for it. Based on…