It was a rainy Sunday morning, and we wanted out of the house, so we did what any couple would do. We went to Big Lots. We have always had an affinity for this low-rent store; you never know what you’ll find. Sometimes it’s garden tools, sometimes it’s a free hot dog. But today, I [...]
While I was reading the July issue of Shape magazine, I ran across a little blip about geocaching (pg. 42), which is somewhat like an athletic treasure hunt. The article describes geacaching as follows: “Participants use GPS devices and often traverse rocks, mountains, and creeks to locate caches–usually a stash of trinkets and clues to [...]
Isn’t this eco-friendly garden shed just neato (check out the mossy roof!)? Read the full story here.
Al Gore is awesome. My husband has always said so, and for any of you who doubt it, go watch his guest appearances on Futurama. Fry: “Who are you people?” Al Gore: “I’m Al Gore. And these are my vice presidential action rangers. A group of top-nerds whose sole duty is to prevent disruptions in [...]
When “I’m Like a Bird” came out in 2000, I kinda liked it. It was different from what was being played on the radio (always a relief) and since I was a B&N music manager at the time, I was constantly on the lookout for new and cool stuff. Then a couple of tracks from [...]
Lately I’ve found myself drifting away from the books I generally read. I like "fluffy" books: those that are lighthearted, swift and funny. But recently I’ve felt a pull toward more substantial literary fiction as well as things in the fantasy and horror genres. I read two this week. The first: Thirsty, by M.T. Anderson. [...]