Smash Liveblog Season 2 Episode 9 “The Parents”

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Ok, folks. Here we go. The last Smash liveblog. Well, at least the last one that I’ll do as the show moves to Saturdays starting this Saturday, April 6. We had a good little run here and it definitely made the show more interesting to watch with company.

Tonight’s episode is called “The Parents.” I bet Gay Kyle gets pregnant. That ignorant slut. Continue reading →

Telenovela Realness: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5, Episode 9

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The queens are all sad to see Ivy go, but none as much as Jinkx, who had formed a special bond with her. Srsly, we’re going to need an update on that unrequited crush thing when the reunion airs. Alyssa says if she has to lip sync all the way to the finale, she’ll do what she has to do. The other queens don’t like that she is not acknowledging that the challenges are important. Jinkx speaks up once more to defend herself blahblah comedy queen blahblah pageant queen. I know I’m not the only one tired of them playing that tune over and over again. Continue reading →

Ten Packing Tips to Make Moving Easy

movingMoving is hard and rarely fun. Why not pack in the smartest way possible to ease the burden, stress and work?

If you are considering a move, whether it’s across the hall or across the country, have a look at these ideas for making your move easier.
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A Preview of My Central American Bus Trip

106097785.njqnmRrVI am about to embark on arguably the most dangerous and exciting leg of my 11-year adventure. I will bus from Guatemala City, traverse every Central American country (except Belize), and stop at the end of the North American segment of the Pan-American Highway in Panama’s Darien Gap. Continue reading →

Thoughts on the Day of Zombie Jesus

This morning, I saw the following Facebook post from a relative whose worldview I admire:

“This day commemorates the day that everything changed in the world…the concept of putting others ahead of ourselves was born today, hope was born today.”

He was commenting on an article he’d read with which he said he wholeheartedly agrees. Continue reading →

Recipe Sunday: Steel Cut Oats with Berries

I have never been a fan of warm oatmeal. As much as I love including rolled oats in my cookies, I could never get over the mushy texture and blandness of the typical oatmeal breakfast. I started hearing interesting things about steel cut oats, that the oatmeal was “nutty” and “crunchy”, so I decided to give them a try. Continue reading →

War Stories from the Front Line of College Admissions

Over at Crassparenting, I’ve shared my thoughts for parents about how to prepare their students for the college admissions process. Knowing my audience, I thought that Crasstalkers would rather hear the war stories from my odd job.

There are stupid questions: One father asked in front of 600 people if our food service had diet food because his fat daughter couldn’t afford to gain the Freshman 15.  Continue reading →