About 30 years ago a friend of mine committed suicide. His name was John and he was sweet with a mop of messy hair and jeans that sagged years before it became the trend. He had a kind and strong heart, along with a sense of responsibility that once found him driving behind his cousin … Continue reading 13 Reasons Why (I struggle with suicide)
Category: television
The profoundness of This is Us
As is usual for me and television, I'm more than a little late to the game on one of the buzziest new series, This is Us. I needed something to follow an embarrassing number of binge watched seasons of Project Runway and was pleased to see that TiU was available on Hulu. A single episode … Continue reading The profoundness of This is Us
A sweet day
When I finally sat down on the couch last evening, I couldn't help but exclaim "I'm sitting down!" It seemed like a long time coming. It had been a wonderfully, full and satisfying three-day weekend and I felt well-prepared for what promises to be another overflowing with appointments, meetings and commitments week. Monday was an … Continue reading A sweet day
Man Crush Monday – Massimo Bottura
Over the summer, I did a little more than my usual television watching. It was too hot to do anything else, people. Don't judge! I binge watched the entire Breaking Bad series, finally finished Downton Abbey and, on my chiropractor's recommendation, blew through Grace and Frankie. I don’t regret the hours I spent on the … Continue reading Man Crush Monday – Massimo Bottura
Escaping with Breaking Bad
If you've been reading this blog for any length of time or are acquainted with me in real life, you know I don't watch a lot of television. I just don't have time for sitting around, especially during the academic year, and really only justify indulging myself with a couple of hours of viewing when … Continue reading Escaping with Breaking Bad
When fights are good memories
I grew up during a time when house parties were the rage. Going out was something rare, but adults gathering for cocktails, pinochle and televised boxing matches was a big part of my childhood. I loved those nights filled with Lipton onion soup mix dip and chips with a side of ginger ale and grown … Continue reading When fights are good memories
Some thoughts I’ve been thinking
I'm kind of a blunt girl at times. I can cushion a blow when necessary, but I tend to speak pretty plainly. I don't like being misunderstood. That being said, I don't appreciate coarseness in anything other than ground pepper. During the past few years, I've grown increasingly repulsed by the contrast between public generosity … Continue reading Some thoughts I’ve been thinking