Month: October 2018

Death Before Actual Exercise: The Battle For The Pool

Some people have a lot of nerve trying to actually work out at a gym. This morning I decided that I needed to exercise. Now, usually I’m good about actually doing stuff when I go to the gym. My personal favorite at the moment is the elliptical. Especially since this particular gym has a seated

Carefully Made To Annoy Me: Why I Hate Commercials

Does anyone else have an irrational hatred of commercials? Or is it just me? The other night I was once again doing battle with my arch-nemesis, insomnia. Often when I am in the throes of this battle, I find myself wondering what would help me fall asleep faster. Option A is to go downstairs and

Making A Circus Tent Sexy: A Halloween Story

It’s hard to believe it, but we’re only a few weeks away from Halloween. Which means it’s time for me to once again try to answer these difficult questions: What costume should I wear? Once I select a costume, what will I even do with it, because we don’t get invited to Halloween parties. How

The Produce Aisle Is Alive With The Sound Of Music Arguments

Earlier this week The Husband and I were at the grocery store. We were standing in the produce section, debating what onion would be considered Ridiculously Huge enough for the recipes on this week’s menu — we eat A LOT of onion in our household — when suddenly I heard it. “That’s a great song,”

Halftime in Hawkins: A Marching Band Story

Recently I stumbled upon an unusual news article. What made it unusual, you ask? Well, for one thing, it had nothing to do with boycotts, idiot politicians, or people getting injured doing stupid things which seem to be the basis of 99% of all news headlines lately. No, this article was a casting call. Apparently