19
Sep
Forgive Me, But I Laughed
Spotted this totally awful Halloween t-shirt at Walmart, and laughed way harder than I should have: Fun fact: it also glows in the dark.
Author: Lisa Yakomin
17
Sep
Rebuilding
Well, last night I was blindsided to discover that, through a series of unknown clerical mishaps, my domain and hosting provider removed my personal website–without backing it up–and it is now gone. (Of course, nothing is truly gone forever on the internet–thank the lord above for Wayback Machine.) I was very upset about it lastRead more about Rebuilding[…]
14
Sep
Making Sense of Your Free Credit Score
Earlier today, I had a friend who was questioning the info she’d gotten on her credit score report–it didn’t seem to jive with what she expected, and she was stressing over it. Ever since the cyber-hack on the Equifax site, lots of people have been trying to monitor their credit more closely, and with goodRead more about Making Sense of Your Free Credit Score[…]
13
Sep
Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” : Destined to Be Everyone’s Wedding Song for the Next 5 Years
Seriously, though….the song “Perfect” off of Ed Sheeran’s album “Divide” is tailor-made to be THE wedding song for at least the next 5 years. It’s got a beautiful melody, and let’s face it: everything this guy touches lately turns to gold (or platinum). If you haven’t heard it yet, check it out:
08
Sep
As Seen on TV: The Sock Slider
Have you seen this commercial yet? It’s for a product called “The Sock Slider”– and it promises that you’ll never have to bend down again to put your socks on. This is actually pretty ingenious. If you’re an able-bodied person, putting on your socks is something you take for granted. But, if you’ve ever beenRead more about As Seen on TV: The Sock Slider[…]
03
Sep
Ice Cream for Breakfast: A Long-Standing Family Tradition is Finally Validated
When my children were very young, I started a family tradition that has endured to this day: on the morning of your birthday, you can have ANYTHING you want for breakfast. That’s right, no limits. A hamburger with all the trimmings? Sure thing. Macaroni and Cheese? Absolutely. Ice cream? Of course! And yes, ice creamRead more about Ice Cream for Breakfast: A Long-Standing Family Tradition is Finally Validated[…]
01
Sep
Mysterious Illness Affecting U.S. Diplomats in Cuba: A Theory
This story about the illnesses suffered by U.S. Diplomats in Cuba just keeps getting stranger and stranger. You can read the latest report by the Daily Mail at this link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4846540/New-sonic-attack-against-diplomats-Cuba.html Quick overview: more than a dozen U.S. diplomats in Cuba have fallen ill between November 2016 and April 2017 (and now, another 3 peopleRead more about Mysterious Illness Affecting U.S. Diplomats in Cuba: A Theory[…]
23
Aug
Wisdom from Rumi – Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice
I saw this saying posted by a friend, and had to share it. I’m so tired of all the anger and hate that I’m seeing, not only in our world, but on all forms of social media. Just when I think the level of dialogue can’t possibly get any lower, the bottom falls out. WeRead more about Wisdom from Rumi – Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice[…]
22
Aug
Leafblowers Should Not Run for More than 30 Minutes at a time
Most days, I work out of a home office. I know how lucky I am to have that opportunity, especially after so many years spent commuting every single day. Nevertheless, the sirens and car horns and other noises of NYC would be a welcome respite to what I endure now: the constant drone of lawnmowers,Read more about Leafblowers Should Not Run for More than 30 Minutes at a time[…]
21
Aug
Solar Eclipse 2017
My daughter Christina took this great photo of today’s Solar Eclipse, which was only partially visible in our area: