As you know, I love the internet. In this series I’ll introduce you to the bloggers, vloggers and sites that inspire me. Meet Maureen Johnson Maureen is one of my favorite authors. Her characters are people I wish I could befriend in real life. She’s one of those writers whose work I gobble up as …
The Song Of Lunch is a narrative poem by Christopher Reid. It’s the story of a man meeting an old lover for lunch. It ended badly 15 years prior, and as we travel back with the man’s memories we see what went down. Recently on PBS, American viewers were treated to the BBC produced version …
A flock or collection of starlings is called a Murmuration Wow! Makes one feel quite plodding and ungraceful.
If you’re lucky enough to have a fire pit in the back yard then you’re aware of how lovely bonfire night is! Expats and Anglophiles are aware of Guy Fawkes Night aka: Bonfire Night its, (I’ve been told) a celebration to commemorate the foiling of a plot to blow up Parliament in 1605. Modern day …
Those who know me, understand that I love Halloween! I decorate with gusto and hand out full size candy bars, I dress up and allow my teenagers to go trick or treating. (provided they wear a costume, don’t trample the little kids and, are excruciatingly polite) This years festivities are hampered a little by the …
In which John Green reads chapter 1 of his new novel, “The Fault In Our Stars”. Available in January: Indiebound , Amazon and B&N That was a nice treat! Very excited to read this when it comes out! Until then DFTBA!
I’ve been collecting awesome ideas to share with you. Yes, that’s code for messing around on Pinterest for hours. But these are really great ideas! A light switch time capsule! Put this on the back of a light switch for future owners of your home. These are available at Walmart, but I’ll bet I could …
As you know, I love the internet. I this series I’ll introduce you to the bloggers, vloggers and sites that inspire me. Sophie Blackall is an illustrator mainly for children’s books. She was inspired to illustrate the “Missed Connections” personal ads you can find on Craigslist. Sometimes funny and clever, at other times heartbreaking and …
Yesterday I was wandering the grocery store before lunch, hungry and trying to decide what to make for dinner. I don’t know about you but, shopping while hungry and without a meal plan is a very bad idea. I wind up with all kinds of crap by the time I get to the checkout. Staring …
Me? Oh nothing, just listening to music made at the dry cleaners.
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