Books I Don’t Love

This isn’t a list of books I hate, which would be led by Gregory Maguire’s Wicked. (I loved the musical, but there was not one thing I liked about that book–and I finished it just to see if there would … Continue reading

There Is No Serial Killer in the Back Yard

When I was in college, I injured my knee and spent six months in a knee immobilizer. This meant that when I was flying, I met every person in the airport. And also on the plane. I was constantly telling … Continue reading

Bragging About Me

This week’s Monday Listicles topic is “10 Things You Are Proud Of.” So, if you will, allow me to share with you some things I have done: 1) On my first camping trip as a Girl Scout, I lit an … Continue reading

Bragging Rights

This week’s entry in Monday Listicles is “10 Reasons I’m Great.” Honestly, I think this is something that not just moms, but women in general, often lose track of. Certainly there are plenty of conceited women out there–I have had … Continue reading

TV and Us

Mr. Sandwich and I have different TV histories. I grew up in a house where we watched a lot of TV. I remember watching The Lone Ranger not because I was a fan–I actually found it kind of boring–but because … Continue reading

Now and Then: A List

So I came across the term “Listicles” as I was reading Life Ever Since. And I’ve got to be honest–I’m not sure I can say that without giggling. Yes, I am a teenager. But it turns out that’s actually relevant, … Continue reading

5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

Hippo Paint Why should your toddler get to have all the fun? Using Discarded Books, Artist Recreates The Streets Of London on DesignTAXI One person’s trash is another person’s art project. 12 Different Ways to Cuddle, According to Cats on … Continue reading

5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

How to Make Perfect Brownies on Cook Like Your Grandmother Personally, I just use Ghiradelli brownie mix. Easy, amazingly delicious. 78 Ways to Enjoy Fall Produce on Life as Mom This could tie in nicely with my Leaf Bag List. … Continue reading

My First Books

Come on. You know you want to. Everybody’s doing it. I’d say “enough with the bandwagon propaganda,” (Check that out–I remember something from eighth-grade English! But I don’t remember that teacher’s name, even though I always thought she was one … Continue reading