WARNING – BAD WORDS AHEAD. I think there’s an acronym for that, right? Someone tell me what it is! *** As an infrequent blogger, I fret about strange things. Like – can I write about feminism when I like Game of Thrones? How do I write a political post without setting off a conflict withContinue reading “When others write my words”
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It’s all relative
Many of you have read my laments about my lack of culinary skills on this blog…I have proudly proclaimed on more than one occasion that I’m not a foodie. However, last week, while visiting family, in idle conversation, they told me I was “getting foodie-ish.” I made that term up, because they said something else that IContinue reading “It’s all relative”
(non) Foodie Friday: Cupcake Calamity
“I’m not a foodie.” I say this alot, mostly to foodies, because they are always telling me how easy their recipe for truffle souffle with goat cheese and cilantro reduction is. I don’t think they really understand me when I say I’m. Not. A. Good. Cook/Baker. I’m the kind of person who does dumb thingsContinue reading “(non) Foodie Friday: Cupcake Calamity”
Cupcakes…or not
Domesticity alert!! I’ve suddenly found myself seized by the urge to make cupcakes. For the record, I have never, ever wanted to make cupcakes. I blame my sister in law for this weirdness. She is is clearly winning the domestic goddess award in our family. Not only is she having our first grandchild/niece, but sheContinue reading “Cupcakes…or not”
Another excuse to use the word “penultimate”
Last Thursday, I used “penultimate” to describe my next-to-last interview on our local NPR affiliate, and discovered that using such a word gets attention. So naturally, I have to use it again. I also have to write down this day, because it’s been pretty overwhelming. I’ve had a summer cold for almost a week now,Continue reading “Another excuse to use the word “penultimate””
Everything and a Racehorse 