Thursday 13: Decking the halls, a photo tour
So I have a bit of a reputation for Christmas craziness. Maybe it’s because I start thinking about Christmas in July. Or …
Surprisingly scrumptious: Vegetarian, gluten-free stuffed mushrooms
Because apparently I took NO pictures of the party food, I offer you our White Elephant “Best in Show.” Yes two Victorian-esque …
On school shootings: Dear Santa, for Christmas I want people to stop hurting each other. Or even thinking about it.
I hope and pray that last night’s scare is as close as I come to a school shooting in my academic career. …
Project Green Thumbs Winter Edition: Baby, it’s cold outside
Confession: I find these nasturtiums just charming and they haven’t even bloomed yet! Bonus, they’re good for bug control in the spring. …
A to-die-for dish: Pasta with roasted red pepper cream sauce
When I do well, I’m not a terribly modest cook. Just ask T who had to listen to me gush about this …
“Interesting,” the most overused word in academia and perhaps, the world.
One of the cooler photos from a Google Images search of “interesting,” from a post on “interesting bus stops around the world.” Photo …
Formation flying on MythBusters TONIGHT!
Photo from the MythBusters shoot in September. Mr. T is in the number three spot at the top in the red and …
A Grateful Heart: Bud Goodall is cancer-free!
I love a good reason to celebrate! Photo by shilders from stock.xchng I was walking Goliath in the foggy (or froggy as …
Thursday 13: Confessions, volume IV, Thanksgiving edition
I know it’s customary to talk about blessings on Thanksgiving. In fact, I did it last year for Thursday 13 (see here), and the thing …
Not all Zumba classes are created equal
Even in a slower-paced class, I still prefer Zumba to other group fitness sessions. Photo credit. Want to hear something terrifying? I …