Uppity green bean casserole
Last year’s casserole, bottom left. Sauteed thinly sliced mushrooms bathed in a creamy, garlicky bechamel. Fresh crunchy green beans, blanched. Crispy sliced …
It’s complicated: Why I prefer to forget thanksgiving
Image from Gratisography. Used with permission. Am I really being screamed at, literally screamed at, in front of the entire family? This …
I’m tired of the ugly talk about Ferguson
Photo used with permission from SplitShire. “It means they’re treating us like we’re terrorists.” One of my students said this yesterday when …
Why I’m afraid of Ebola
Photo by Ryan McGuire of Gratisography. Used with permission. On an airplane, I’m thatperson. The one who immediately upon boarding pulls out …
The pretty things I see while lost
A little morning jaunt in 20-something degree weather thanks to my terrible directional skills. I swear, it’s not a real visit to …
A grateful heart: My favorite tour guide
Nothing like a little 20-something weather with snow flurries to make a Californian appreciate winter. When my sister announced she was leaving …
Calling all teens: Above the Fray wants to know about your online life
Have social media using teens in your life? Please join Above the Fray in helping them learn ways to be safer, more …
Random with a side of controversial
Religion. Politics. Suicide. Feminism. Funeral plans. Ferguson. When I read the NaBloPoMo writing prompt this morning which asked about the most controversial posts I’ve …
It’s okay to hate squash, and other things I like about adulthood
I tried. Really I did. With an established dislike for squash–especially the winter types–I bought some anyway. I purchased red kuri and …
Kermit the frog as Jean Valjean, aka why I adore my husband
Highlight of my month: Midway through Les Mis, Mr. T realizes Jean Valjean would be MUCH better played by Kermit the Frog, …