A new episode of Mad Men AND we’ve got Monday off (well, we ‘Murrikuns do)? Winning all around. We’re into the final stretch of this season. Only two more to go after this week. Check out the previews to see what story arcs they’ve got in store for us.
WARNING: EVERYTHING IN THIS POST WILL BE A SPOILER. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Maybe this is in poor taste, but then maybe not–the holiday isn’t actually until tomorrow. What do Americans do on this long holiday weekend, the unofficial beginning of summer? They barbecue and drink too much. And, I’m hoping, dance a little too. Continue reading
I know a lot of you do, did, or are considering joining a book club. Got any good stories to tell us?
A few years ago I joined one briefly. It met in a large, accommodating coffee shop and I couldn’t hear half of what was said. So, pulled the plug on that.
Now I belong to one that a friend very kindly invited me into. They’re a very nice crowd, accomplished, talkative. It seems mean to say they’re boring, but I fear this is the truth. Well, no, wait. They’re not all boring, or at least they’re not all boring all the time. I can be funny, when on my game. My friend is funny, or can be when not held back by the general atmosphere of… well, let’s take a peek inside and see what the various book-club members are like.
We have the married couple who seem determined to turn the event into a thinly-disguised marital fight for control. They’ll go around and around about a particular point and won’t stop until one or the other concedes. So tedious. Continue reading
I’ve been obsessed with Greek yogurt lately. Maybe it’s because I tend to root for the underdog (you have to admit the Greeks are going through a rough time right now) or maybe it’s because this yogurt is the perfect substitute for sour cream. Also, Greek yogurt makes the base for an incredible marinade. So, the other day when I had a large container of yogurt that I was trying to finish, I decided to make some spicy chicken kabobs – and I was extremely dedicated to the kabob idea. Continue reading
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