I’ve noticed a recent trend in female-oriented popular culture — not such a trend that it pops up constantly, but I’ve noticed it more than once so, it’s a trend to me. That’s how these things work if you are self-centered Anyway, here it is — two female close friends, teens or adults, bathing together … Continue reading
I haven’t talked much about any noticeable effects from all the biking I’ve been doing. Their have been a few, namely a pointed change in my stamina at work and doing day-to-day-things. When I went to the doctor about my ear infection, the nurse taking my stats noted that my blood pressure and resting heart … Continue reading
I met a friend for pizza this evening, since it would probably be the last time we’d get to hang out before the holidays. Amid our catch-up conversation and constant run of jokes, we talked about a guy she had very recently stopped seeing because he didn’t take her at her word when she said … Continue reading
The best part of any challenge is the support from the people you love. My mom, for instance, told me on the phone tonight that she was inspired by my challenge and was taking Davy-dog out for walks every day now, up to a mile each day, aiming for two by the weekend. My dear … Continue reading
Once upon a time, I had a dude friend. A very good dude friend, one I’m still friends with, who I actually lived with for a while in a platonic roommate situation. If I ever write a sitcom, it’s going to be based on our adventures, because they were many and hilarious. This dude, … Continue reading
Sometimes, my friends and I would watch Lifetime movies together. By sometimes, I mean all the time. They have titles like Gospel of Deceit (my personal favorite) and Baby Monitor: Sound of Fear. The plotlines are simultaneously absurd and predictable, the dialogue laughable, and the scenes memorably ridiculous. Gospel of Deceit holds a special place … Continue reading
It was on the way back from the library. Meg had just finished explaining the basic outline of the YA Steampunk Vampire series she was currently reading in her leisure time when the biker crossed our path. It wasn’t the too-short belly shirt that caught our attention, nor the fact that his underwear was rolled … Continue reading
This American Life this week was all about blackjack and card-counting, and despite the extremely depressing story about gambling addiction, it was a light and funny episode that allowed me to take a trip down memory lane. My friend Matt and I used to go play blackjack at a riverboat casino in Peoria, IL (we … Continue reading
It was a pretty intense work-week, and considering last weekend — while fun — was dedicated to entertaining my nieces, I needed a real day-off. I’ve been a little sick this week, so I decided today needed to be a do-nothing day. I think I’ve accomplished it to some extent. I started the day off … Continue reading
