Fun
Not Wait-Waiting Forever
The Boy and I love listening to Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me on NPR each week. We both want to see the show during a live taping in Chicago – I’ve even put it on my 101 list. When I found out that Wait Wait planned a live cinecast (satellite broadcast of the show’s taping) […]
Now That’s Marketing
The Boy and I got a bit of a surprise last week in the mail: In the envelope that normally contains season ticket renewal information, we found a box with a collectible piece of the Dallas Mavericks court, complete with a certificate of authenticity. Wow. Of course, the box also included season ticket renewal information. Genius […]
DIY Holiday Coasters
Bridget and I decided it would be fun to make some festive drink coasters for the Christmas season. You’ll need felt sheets (inexpensive at any craft store), fabric craft glue, scissors and felt ornaments. I picked up several packages of the ornaments for 75% off in last year’s Christmas clearance sales. Enjoy how soft […]
Perfect for Me
I’d spotted a certain shirt many moons ago that fit my propensity for running injuries. So I posted a link – as a joke – on my Facebook page. Be careful what you put on Facebook. People will remember it… {Awesome!}
Cold Weather Cool
Fall has finally arrived in North Texas – in the low 60s during the day, mid 20s at night. Y’all, that’s cold around here. Thus I’ve taken to wearing layers at night. No lie: this week I found myself wearing crazy jammie pants, a nightgown and a long-sleeved t-shirt. Klassy. (Yes, with a K.) I […]
Going for a Spin
Still thinking about the State Fair of Texas… Another thing I hadn’t done was ride the fair’s Texas Star Ferris Wheel. Not only is it a skyline landmark for the Fair Park area of Dallas, it’s also the tallest ferris wheel in North America. The Boy and I queued up, paid 14 tickets each ($7) […]
Fried Heaven
One thing the State Fair of Texas is famous for is Big Tex. Of course, we’re all in mourning over the fiery death of Big Tex this week. Bizarrely, The Boy and I saw him on his last evening of folksy “Howdy”-ness: Good-bye, Big Tex. We hope you’re enjoying the great round-up in the sky. […]
We Love Coldplay
Coldplay is a polarizing band – I get that. Either you like them or you don’t. I love the band. I think they are great. I’ve noticed that many people that I like also like Coldplay. Coincidence? I think not. Anyway. One of the things I like about the band (outside of their music) is […]
This Wasn’t On My List, But It Should Have Been
Have you ever thought about all of the things you wish you could do in life, but know that you probably never will? I have a list like that and every now and then I get surprised by actually doing something that I never thought I would do. Things like climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, learning to […]