Gratitude-time! I havent written one of these posts in a while, it is high time. What are your favorite things that make you happy? Here are some of mine: My Schwinn One anniversary - before k...
My 5 year old has always tried to delay bedtime. You know, one more story, one more sip of water-the usual kid stuff. But this last year, she is giving me a real run for my money. Her questions are b...
For me, the act of baking can be relaxing, but the clean-up, not so much. So, I have not baked anything recently because the thought of any extra dishes to wash made me cringe. But, I had been cravin...
I tend to say, I dont have enough time to x,y, z and BUT, I had time to watch this Sh*t Austinites Say video. So true, so true. Check it out for giggles: httpv://youtu.be/Sel1qIWg5w0 If any of you ex...
I am probably the last person in the United States who has not watched The Office. Sure, Ive seen it in passing on syndication, but since I didnt watch the series sequentially, I often feel lost in t...
Hows that for a morose title? Today was an odd day. Ive been hopped up on Sudafed for the last few days and feeling like my head is flying over me like a balloon. Out of body and disconnected. School...
Crumple: 1- To crush together or press into wrinkles; rumple 2- To cause to collapse So much more satisfying than Backspace or Delete. Read more..
Jim Hensons The Muppets have always held a special place in my heart. Growing up, I didnt watch much TV, we didnt even own one until I was 8. But, when I would visit my extended family in the US, I w...
Do you DIY? Do it Yourself has always existed, but has been rebranded to entice Generations X and Y to engage in producing something themselves rather than purchasing products. Practically every maga...
Patchouli Bomb This has happened to me several times. I turned a doorknob right after someone who had just doused with patchouli. Holy shit! I could not rid myself of the smell for the rest of day. W...
Ive been an absentee blogger. An update is probably warranted. I recently launched a copywriting and Spanish translation business, Bridges Writing Services. Working for oneself is a drastic change, b...
Rumination Avenue has been quiet lately, because Ive been quiet, too. Listening. Observing. Feeling. Gathering inspiration for future output. I have been meaning to write about artist Siobhan McBride...
Chicken is a staple protein for my family, we have it ALL the time. But it can often be boring and bland, especially if you are trying to use up the leftovers the day after. So, since Mexican food is...
Ok, truth be told, this post has nothing to do with return on investment. Although, I would argue that a vest purchase really does yield a benefit higher than the cost of said vest. So, lets move on ...
I have been typing and erasing, typing and erasing in an attempt to tackle how to write about Christmas and the season, etc. "Christmas is complicated." So, too are families. That was the bes...
Life sometimes gives us the opportunity to confront our previously held beliefs. I was lambasted with a lesson during a trip to the grocery store. While I was scrutinizing ingredients due to a foray ...
My personal library grew tremendously while I was employed at Austin Public Library. Booksales rich with discards and donated gems can be snapped up for $2 a hardback. Those prices are decades old! S...
Do you remember your first rockstar crush? That feeling of adulation for their bad-ass antics, lyrics and style? Gwen Stefani lived on my list for a while. As did Lenny Kravitz many moons ago. But, I...
Recently, a reporter contacted me who was interested in my post about TOMS shoes and their practice of using charity as a marketing tool and tax write-off. She was researching TOMS and similar compan...
Blog world! Ive missed you and wish I could say Ive been vacationing in Belize or Honolulu or the Riviera. But, nooooo, Ive been in Texas and even worse, sick on my vacation! Perhaps it was a reactio...
*Gif by Omar Noory Haters Gonna Hate Brush Your Shoulders Off Aint No Thang Its all Good Happy Monday, Read more..
One of my favorite fashion tricks is the reworking of summer pieces into fall. Add some tights, a sweater, a scarf and you are good to go. This is what I wore today: Read more..
Empanadas are a staple in many countries for the working class who need portable sustenance. Literally, empanada means wrapped in bread. In Austin, they have gained popularity and with the rise in de...
The alternate title to this post was "Headaches: Total Pains in the Ass," but then that doesnt really make sense, does it? Figuratively, perhaps. Lets all hope that no one lands on this page ...
Fall fashion 2011 is here- hurray! But after cruising around the www, I am amused to the hilt by the some of the fall trends that designers pushed out... Pom Pom Headbands Sonia Rykiel presented t...
Last year I read the Girl With a Dragon Tattoo series, as I did not want to miss out on the action of female heroine really kicking some ass. When I was finished, I picked up dissimilar books, reason...
Hello there! Who knew that trick or treating was such hard work? Wheeeew, Im exhausted and suffering from the after effects of sugar. Coffee refill, please! This year, E and I went as Lucy and Ricky....
Does fall awaken your appetite for comfort food and warmth? This is certainly true for me, so as soon as the cool gusts signal a change in sweltering heat, I cast off my summer indifference to food a...
ello! If you are in Central Texas, you are no doubt uber excited about the fall-like weather that has arrived. It is the end of the week and the beginning of much-to-do. Apparently Austin has ...
Peacocks When I was young, my parents would take our family and any out of town guests to a magical place called Las Mañanitas outside of Mexico City.... Read more..
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