Being a Woman as explained by Jimmy Harper and Mary Lane from Reefer Madness

I’ve seen pictures on the internet about how a monthly cycle is supposed to go. And I disagree. So here’s my version with as little explanation and as many pictures from Reefer Madness as I can of Kristen Bell. Because I like her. Trying to gloss over the icky parts, so dudes will read this and laugh.Continue reading “Being a Woman as explained by Jimmy Harper and Mary Lane from Reefer Madness”

I’m not really a kitchen person…

Last week, I set out rolls, because I thought it would be a tasty precursor to Thanksgiving. Parker asked if I was going to make them “the fast way.” I said yes, and left them on the counter. Parker (a few minutes later): Uh, what are you doing? Me: Pre-heating the oven. To make rolls.Continue reading “I’m not really a kitchen person…”

Game of Thrones wish list chapters

I started re-reading Game of Thrones, and while most characters I have missed terribly, there are also some that I have not missed. While reading their chapters, I’ve been reminded how weary some of them can be (Catelyn Stark, don’t pretend I’m not talking about you). While talking about how I wished one of the minor characters hadContinue reading “Game of Thrones wish list chapters”

“And miles to go before I sleep”

My husband and I went to the beach earlier this year to celebrate several different anniversaries, and I picked up a mug boasting a coffee on it called Insomnia. Every morning after a particularly rough night of wrestling with my circadian rhythm and insufficient amount of REM, I drink coffee out of the mug. It’s significantContinue reading ““And miles to go before I sleep””

“A rose by any other name…”

The day after my husband and I got married, he told me he thought his mom and dad would like it if I called them Mom and Dad. I know a lot of people who call their spouse’s parents Mom and Dad, and in general, it is something I find endearing. It always warms my heart whenContinue reading ““A rose by any other name…””