image popcrush.comSo, everyone around here is totally excited about the big event this weekend. Apparently some of the heroes are called BIG blue but are actually wearing road whites, while the others will actually be wearing blue. It's a huge day for sports fans in New York and New England - and it's going to … Continue reading Super Bowl Madonna
(Un)Chain My Heart
I'm all about independence. Looking in my pantry and seeing shelves filled with good food that I selected, purchased and carried home in my reusable bags gives me pleasure. Writing that check the other day for the property taxes on my home gave me a twinge of happiness that originated in the realization that I … Continue reading (Un)Chain My Heart
Sunday Mornings in the DelSo
I've always loved Sundays - fat newspapers, leisurely breakfasts, a second cup of coffee... They're just relaxing. For the last couple of months, I've switched things up a bit, though, delaying my TU fix until a bit later in the morning to squeeze in a little yoga at the DelSo's own Yoga Loft. Although adding … Continue reading Sunday Mornings in the DelSo
Von Strasser Cabernet, Diamond Mountain, Napa, 2006
Von Strasser Cabernet, Diamond Mountain, Napa, 2006
Let’s see about the go see
It has been a very odd week. And I'm not complaining. Did you know that in the not too distant past I thought every day of my life was going to be the same as yesterday? I had a sad, sad feeling that the next 30 years of my life were going to be coasting … Continue reading Let’s see about the go see
The Eternal Ones
After what feels like a long time, I've fallen in love with reading books again and have relegated the iPad to a place not on my nightstand. Yes, yes, I know that some folks read books on iPads or other electronic readers, but that isn't really my way. I like to turn pages. Anticipating a … Continue reading The Eternal Ones
Doing new math
image from: http://www.valdosta.eduI was working on homework with my youngest son the other night. He's in first grade and we were doing math. I encountered a problem that absolutely boggled me for at least 90 seconds. No, really. It was a simple addition question, but the method my son is being taught is very different … Continue reading Doing new math