The Lab is still the most popular dog breed in America, and has been for the last twenty-two years. I dunno. I like Labs, don’t get me wrong (who wouldn’t like Labs?). Sweet, loyal, good with kids. But they’re sort … Continue reading →
…or is it just me? You go to a public place that has a wide-screen TV. A restaurant or bar, or sports bar, for example. You’re having your hamburger and fries, or maybe a Cobb salad (that would be me). … Continue reading →
[NOTE: There was a great deal of interesting back and forth in the comments section here about how art has developed over the centuries, and what our greater ability to create lifelike representational art means. That’s what sparked this post.] … Continue reading →
I’ve never been fond of meat, even as a child, although I do like lamb. When I was little, my parents even had to prod me to eat at least a small amount of steak when we had it for … Continue reading →
I got some spam email today that wanted me to read about the “hidden epidemic picking off Baby Boomers in their prime.” Say what? Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964. As of this moment, that means they (I … Continue reading →
When I was little, the only reference book we had in the house besides a dictionary, thesaurus, and atlas was the World Book Encyclopedia for children, an official-looking set bound in blue. On rainy and/or boring days I would flip … Continue reading →
Bot of the helpful hints: Our Blog is made for many couples one of the most tedious aspects of planning a wedding is wrapping the wedding favors. Ah yes, so tedious! I had a small, intimate wedding. There were no … Continue reading →
…and or if you’re feeling suicidal, Chili’s Onion String and Crispy Jalapeno Stack would be a good place to start: No, I’m not really recommending it (don’t want to be sued). I was just astounded at the calorie count. Even … Continue reading →
Is “huge Amazonian” redundant? Not when it’s a pun. I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to every single person who ordered from Amazon through my portal for the holidays. It’s a way of sendng me a lovely present, while … Continue reading →
In my recent stroll down the memory lane of Dance Crazes of My Youth, I came across this one, known as the Mashed Potato. Which started a long time ago. I never could do this particular dance. Maybe the problem … Continue reading →
…as Grande Conservative Blogress Diva, an honor bestowed by Gay Patriot, via all of you who voted. There—did that sound Diva-esque enough? I’ve got to practice my Diva ways. Although I suspect that I was the only blogger who pushed … Continue reading →
“Dances At a Gathering” is a ballet choreographed in 1969 by Jerome Robbins for the New York City Ballet. I saw it about five times with the original never-to-be-equaled cast, and it’s one of my favorite ballets ever. I haven’t … Continue reading →