Archive for February, 2010

It's the little things

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

This station break from reading/review writing is brought to you by…my future stepdaughter #1.  What shall I call her on this blog??? Hmm. I got it: Li’l Mama. So…my day started with a nice little chat with Li’l Mama.  I’m still looking for a poem for her to read during our wedding ceremony. In all [...]

It’s the little things

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

This station break from reading/review writing is brought to you by…my future stepdaughter #1.  What shall I call her on this blog??? Hmm. I got it: Li’l Mama. So…my day started with a nice little chat with Li’l Mama.  I’m still looking for a poem for her to read during our wedding ceremony. In all [...]

Anita Baker needs a nap

Friday, February 26th, 2010

It’s been one of those weeks…busy, but all good.  So many things on the radar, but I thought I’d post this sad story about TechBoo’s favorite singer, Mary J. Blige Anita Baker. Memo to Anita: I feel for you, but it’s never a good idea to piss off “exasperate” a judge. Anita Baker Could Face [...]

Look, I'm as liberated and capable as the next woman, but…

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

…the sound of TechBoo* shoveling nearly two week’s worth of ice and snow to clear our walks is giving me life right now. That is all. *Photo is not of my actual TechBoo. The gentleman pictured is a “garage attendant” according to Flickr.

Look, I’m as liberated and capable as the next woman, but…

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

…the sound of TechBoo* shoveling nearly two week’s worth of ice and snow to clear our walks is giving me life right now. That is all. *Photo is not of my actual TechBoo. The gentleman pictured is a “garage attendant” according to Flickr.

Nay-Nay and Baklava on a Cold, Yucky Day

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

I had some baklava with my lunch at this Mediterranean place today.  Baklava is all honey-yumminess, but mostly I love it because my Nay-Nay introduced me to it when I was a kid.  Nay-Nay was always bringing the world to me in a white paper bag or covered styrofoam bowl.  I wrote a tribute to [...]

Chocolates, schmocolates…

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

I got the Best. Valentine’s. Day. Gift. EVER. From TechBoo, of course.  He TOTALLY gets me. This is why I love this man. I got him a bunch of cards from this hilarious collection. And I sent this one to a few folks who I knew would appreciate it:

A little savory, a little sweet

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Spending some one-on-one time today and tomorrow with Mini-Me, starting wtih breakfast at our favorite crepes place.  Then errands, then basketball practice, then…who knows?  A day, a treasure.

"The Elmira Gulch Chronicles, Or: How Not To Be THAT Ex-Wife"

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

My latest post is up at The Faster Times!

“The Elmira Gulch Chronicles, Or: How Not To Be THAT Ex-Wife”

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

My latest post is up at The Faster Times!