When I lived in Arkansas, locals would proudly proclaim “Don’t like the weather? Wait 10 minutes!” They did the same in Wisconsin. The do the same here in Boston. We are obsessed with weather. It has to be one, if not the most talked about subject on facebook. Perhaps it’s because everyone experiences it…or becauseContinue reading “Why I am DONE with weather.com”
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On snow, cops and New Year’s Eve
So, remember, dear readers, when I and two awesome ladies spent New Year’s Eve in Strasbourg, France, backs to the wall, praying we wouldn’t witness the fiery death of a 50-foot Christmas tree as drunk and jubilant unsupervised French people set off whatever fireworks they could get their drunk and jubilant hands on? Read hereContinue reading “On snow, cops and New Year’s Eve”
It is damn hot.
Oh, I know, I know. We’ve had a mild summer here in Arkansas. I know this. But today, it is damn hot. How do I know it’s hot? Usually, when I say the W-word (walk), my dog goes into spasms of freak out, jumping, barking, racing to the door as if to say “This way,Continue reading “It is damn hot.”
A few more bits of awesome
I’ve been watching a lot of TED talks lately. I watched one the other day titled “What’s so funny about mental illness?“, and I have to admit there was a theory in there that has rocked my world. To paraphrase, human brain chemistry hasn’t caught up with the fact that, in the first world atContinue reading “A few more bits of awesome”
It’s “buying random stuff” night
Actually, if you know me, you’d know that I’d rather call this “buying random s#!t” night. I just love the way phrases like “buying s#!t” “breaking s#!t” and “getting s#!t% done” roll off the tongue, but in deference to those who care more about the arrangement of 4 letters in a certain order than IContinue reading “It’s “buying random stuff” night”
Everything and a Racehorse 