Archive for April, 2008
Happy thought for the day
It’s back, it’s back, it’s back, it’s back!!
Deadliest Catch
I’m not entirely sure why I am so obsessed with this show. Maybe because I think crab is delicious. Maybe because the romance and adventure of the sea appeals to my dramatic streak. Maybe it’s the wild beauty of Alaska. Or maybe it’s the admiration I feel [...]
Only Adequate
I have always loved theater and performing. When I was five my parents took me to see Saturday’s Warrior, my first live performance. I was completely mesmerized. I sat on my daddy’s lap so I could see better and never once took my eyes off the stage. I was enthralled with everything — the singing, [...]
To that girl on the Food Channel
Dear Barefoot Contessa,
I’m sure you are a lovely person. I’ll bet you are nice and warm and sweet and genuine. I’m sure your recipes are great and the food you cook is delicious. It has to be or Food TV would not have given you your own show.
But…I have to confess that I have never [...]
My kids are wannabe movie stars
Molly has been talking a lot about baby names lately, as you do when you’re pregnant. Last week she asked why those of us with children chose the names we did. I started to post a comment and then it turned into a big long explanation - because seriously? Doesn’t everything with me turn into [...]
Felt Food
I had to do a Discovery presentation in Amy’s class this morning and even though I’ve known about it for six months, of course I waited until the last minute to plan. Last year when I did this I talked about writing so this time I wanted to do sewing. Only, how do you keep [...]