I have extreme 1980s nostalgia and something I have not been able to forget about since that time is the Cinnamon Toast Crunch commercial. The commercial, featuring three bakers, was so delightful and so was the breakfast cereal itself. Each commercial featured the singing bakers and a delighted child who would proclaim, "The bakers are here!"... Continue Reading →
Words, Words, Words
I read a great blog post today that touched upon the most-looked up words of the summer as defined by Merriam-Webster. One of the points the post made is that the average American doesn't know the meaning of some common words such as "despicable," "inception," and "frugal." I tweeted this post which prompted an equally great conversation on Twitter... Continue Reading →
When You’re An Adult, You Get to Do Kid Things
I still can't believe it's been a solid month since I left on vacation with my sister and dad to return to our beloved family camp on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire after an eight year hiatus. Post-college, it seems like time passes a whole lot faster and so I'm still in disbelief that a month has... Continue Reading →
I Raise My Glass of Whiskey To You, Charles Bukowski
I was so graciously reminded by a blog I follow, The Roaring 20s, that today would have been Charles Bukowski's 90th birthday. Bukowski happens to be one of my favorite poets and I keep his posthumously published collection, what matters most is how well you walk through the fire., on my nightstand. I purchased the... Continue Reading →
August is the Sunday Night of Summer
It has been a great summer. I have had the good fortune to attend many concerts, baseball games, and take several trips. For the most part, the weather has been agreeable (aside from the extreme humidity and the flash floods) and I have been able to enjoy some quality time basking in the sun and... Continue Reading →
If You’re Going to Write a Passionate Letter, Don’t Write it in Comic Sans
Unless you're a fourth-grader, or being ironic, or the author of a comic book, or on vacation from the 1990s, never use [Comic Sans]. - John D. Sutter, CNN [Comic Sans is] probably the worst font ever to grace the computer screen. - MG Siegler, TechCrunch Last night, the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers took... Continue Reading →
Your Services Are No Longer Required
Due to the uncertainty of our economy, more and more of us are getting acquainted with unexpected unemployment. Unemployment doesn't just happen to strangers, it happens to the best of us. Just this weekend, the Milwaukee Public School system laid off nearly 500 of its classroom teachers. (Incidentally, the Milwaukee Public School system posted some of the nation's lowest reading... Continue Reading →
The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
"We are inclined that if we watch a football game or baseball game, we have taken part in it." ~John F. Kennedy "Root, root, root for the home team. If they don't win it's a shame." - "Take me Out to the Ballgame" As an avid sports fan, I attend as many sporting events as... Continue Reading →
Swedish Pancakes and Asparagus Frittata
Today being Mother's Day, my sister, brother, and I decided that the best way to honor our mother this year was by preparing a low-key brunch at home. My mother is a fabulous cook and most of what I've learned about cooking I learned by watching her, so I take any opportunity to return the... Continue Reading →
Cinco de Mayo is Not Mexican Independence Day?!
I'll admit, I've celebrated plenty of Cinco de Mayos just for the sake of celebrating. I've dressed in red, white, and green, sipped a few margaritas, ate burritos, and dipped chips in salsa, all in the name of a good time, without realizing what it was I was celebrating. This year, however, before I make my... Continue Reading →
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