The Random List

by | Mar 18, 2009 | Uncategorized

I was sent some version of the “25 things list” on email last year, and I think the year before that. Now, I hear it’s quite the trend on Facebook. I’ve enjoyed reading my friends’ lists.  Writing my own was a cathartic process. So,...

My Own Harper’s Index

by | Mar 16, 2009 | Writing

A year ago at Christmas, my husband bought me The Making of a Story: A Norton Guide to Creative Writing by Alice LaPlante. It’s a great text with excellent writing advice and practical exercises for writers. One task was to create a “Harper’s Index...

Blogging from the Road: Rest Stops for Kids

by | Mar 12, 2009 | Uncategorized

So, traveling with my two little men makes me wonder…Where are all the kid-friendly rest stops? My husband and I have found pretty good places to frequent on our routine trips to see family. There’s food, gas, and well, that’s about it.  As I notice...

An Open Letter to Maytag

by | Mar 9, 2009 | Uncategorized

Dear Maytag, What’s with your new commercial? The one with the monster truck being driven on top of two rows of Maytag washers. Impressive, but this isn’t exactly what I need out of a washing machine. I suspect others feel the same (I also suspect that...

What A Refrigerator Reveals About You

by | Mar 2, 2009 | Uncategorized

I came across an interesting article on the Motherlode website about Refrigerator Personality. Having long been intrigued by personality tests, I am always surprised when they peg me accurately. The Amana website gave this description of my personality based upon my...

Recession Reminders

by | Feb 23, 2009 | Uncategorized

Signs of recession are all over, but for me it really hit home last week as I drove on the billboard-laden highway that runs through our region and noticed several boards were “vacant” for advertising space, and… glancing over at the local Starbucks,...