The U-haul workout
I was conveniently out of town the last several times my little sister moved. (Just like I’m conveniently out of town when …
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 …
Thirdsgiving and other things
Something I learned today: Zumba is incredibly difficult when you have gravy coursing through your veins. Like me, this week. We just …
Flying turkeys!
I know I’ve been home alone too long when I start to talk to the dog. It’s one of the perils of …
The Daily Pixel: Making magic
Don’t let the cute face fool you. Who gave me three “draw four” cards? This guy. In between hands of post-Thanksgiving dinner Uno, …
Thursday 13: Thankful type things, part II
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Hope your holidays are filled with joy and love. (And hopefully, excellent eats.) In the spirit of giving thanks, …
Thankful type things
The equivalent of my “I voted” sticker, thank you, Starbucks. I do question the sentiment, however. For the first week of November, …
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 …