She sells sea shells
I’m reading this really interesting (and entertaining) book called The Year of Living Biblically by AJ Jacobs. Basically, the author (raised secularly, though he describes himself as “Jewish in the...
View ArticleAmen
Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can...
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Let them eat brioche
Supposedly, that’s what Marie Antoinette actually said….”brioche” instead of “cake.” Upon further investigation, she probably said neither…the quote is now attributed by historians to someone else....
View ArticleB(ad Joke)-Day
In honor of my dad’s birthday…a bad joke for your enjoyment: The bartender asks “Why are you wearing a paper towel?” “Aaaaarrrrr,” says the pirate, “I have a Bounty on me head.”
View ArticleMe write pretty one day
I went to see David Sedaris at Powell Hall last night. He’s long been a favorite writer of mine, and the KWMU-sponsored event did not disappoint. Kind of inspired me to think about writing again.
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Good in Person
Tonight I had the pleasure of meeting my favorite chick lit author, Jennifer Weiner. She signed my copy of her new book, Best Friends Forever, with a pink Sharpie, which is kind of awesome. I’m...
View ArticleSweet Sixteen #2
16×2 8×4 4x4x2 Two to the fifth power 384 months old I am 32 Flavors and then some 32 Today
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Flea Fly Flue
A flea and a fly in a flue Were imprisoned, so what could they do? Said the fly, “Let us flee!” “Let us fly!” said the flea. So they flew through a flaw in the flue. –Ogden Nash (and memorized from my...
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Pardon moi?
After a bit of searching, I’m fairly certain I know the translation, and it’s really not the bathroom sign it was labeled to be. Now I wish I knew the true story behind this plaque….I wonder if...
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Dos and Don’ts
Not only were we surrounded by beautiful scenery, but instructional signs were everywhere on our trip. For whatever reason, I felt compelled to document them whenever possible. At the Butterfly...
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