Category: television

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 →