My Etsy

Yeah, I Should *Probably* Read More Books.

Even though we don’t own a television, we still love watching TV online and on DVD. We get so into the shows together, squealing (okay, more me than him) when happy things happen and throwing things at the TV when characters make stupid decisions (*cough* RoryGilmore*cough*). We mostly stumble across shows by finding them at …

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Motivational Blogs, A Venn Diagram, and Taking Risks.

Sometimes I try to read those motivational, inspirational blogs that encourage you to find an alternate path in life. A different way of making a living, defining your drive, and discovering yourself. You know the kids of blogs I’m talking about. They usually break up their posts like articles – titling each section with big, …

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Love Harder: Saying a Little Prayer for Brandy…

Hello, lovelies!

The post (and video!) below is something that will be sprinkled across the internet today – please take the time to read. And not just because Brandy is adorable and a seriously fabulous writer. Read it, you’ll see.

And the video? Well, it’s our attempt at cheering Brandy up with a little song. …

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And in January, We’re Gettin’ Married.

Heck yes, table 10!

When I heard he was getting married in January. In New York. In upstate New York, I was a bit less than enthusiastic.

A wedding in the dead cold of winter? I pretty much want to hibernate and wear sweatpants all winter long – let alone drive over five hours …

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Enough of this Narcissism! Let’s Talk About You.

Lovelies!

Today is (National? International? Blogosphere-ical?) Delurking Day. I’ve never participated in a one of these, but I am curious: Who are you people?

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I Always Liked Claudia. So Exotic.

“I heard you like babysitting. Kids…and stuff.”

On Saturday morning, I got a call from a guy who left a nervous, rambling message asking if we could meet. He’d gotten my name and number from my aunt and uncle, and was hoping I could babysit his five-year-old son.

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