Monthly Archive: March 2009

Mom Makeover

Mom Makeover

I really got a kick out of this post fromThe Flavored Mom so I thought I’d tell you about the Mom Makeover my kids gave me last year. I ws a pretty traditional jeans...

Bandwidth Hog

Bandwidth Hog

My latest research project has been why one of us would get disconnected from the internet occasionally. It was worse when my son tried to use the WiFi on his iTouch. So we tried...

Delayed Bake

Delayed Bake

I know this sounds kinda kooky, but I’ve never cooked with the “Delayed Cook” setting on my oven until today, but I was so happy that it worked !! With after school sports starting...

Big East Champions

Big East Champions

I’m just taking a deep breath and starting to prepare for the roller coaster ride that the NCAA tournament will be. No, I won’t turn this into a basketball blog. But it’s SO exciting...

Big East Championship

Big East Championship

Ok, tonight’s the big night as Louisville plays Syracuse for the Big East championship at 9 pm. I’m all set and have my crochet tote bag (being made from plarn) ready. I might run...

Big East Tournament

Big East Tournament

What an incredible day yesterday in the Big East tournament !! I’ve seen the highlights from the Syracuse – UConn game about 20 times, and it is still unbelievable. Tonight’s games will be extremely...

Plarn Adventures

Plarn Adventures

I’ve finally decided to try crocheting with plarn (plastic grocery bags), so I’ve cut up the grocery bags and made a huge ball of plarn. My family was asking me “What are you doing...

Charles de Lint

Charles de Lint

Charles de Lint is one of my favorite authors and has been for many, many years. The first book I read was “Memory and Dream” and after that, I had to go find every...

Denise Mina

Denise Mina

I’ve just finished Denise Mina’s latest novel “Slip of the Knife” which features journalist Paddy Meehan. So far, there is a trilogy of books that shows Paddy’s progress through life and career. It seems...

Brian Sighting Game

Brian Sighting Game

I’m inviting you to join the new Monty Python Brian Sightings pre-game. If you click on the picture and join, I’ll get points (I guess). When the Brian Sightings Game begins, I’ll receive credit...