One week until D-Day. Next week at this time, I'll be in Nantucket, relaxing on a beach if the weather gods are kind. Tomorrow I am doing my last few birthday items. The mystery item is now a birthday breakfast at Henrietta's Table. I've always wanted to go there, mainly because I grew up... Continue Reading →
My Kind of Town
My kind of town displays thoughtful quotes on its doors and trash cans. East Aurora, New York, is my kind of town. My mom and I had a lovely visit last weekend. Unfortunately, some of the local museums... Continue Reading →
One Item to Go
May 21...one mystery item to go. 1. Attend an NFL game: January 1 2. Read Old Farmer’s Almanac: January 7 3. Watch Double Indemnity: January 8 4. Go to Lord Hobo: January 20 5. Watch High Noon: February 2 6. Meet Andrew McCarthy: February 11 7. Drink fernet-branca: February 14 8. See a show... Continue Reading →
The TV Network in the Sky
I watch two TV shows regularly, and one of them ends next week. House is going to the big TV network in the sky. Sure, it's time, but I don't have to be happy about it. Hugh Laurie has played House so brilliantly. He's a man you love to dislike. He's manipulative and needy and... Continue Reading →
Steampunk and Lilacs
The weather was gorgeous this weekend! It was the perfect weekend to attend two festivals. The steampunk fest was really fun. What's not to love about throngs of people dressed up in costume? Especially when one of the most popular items to don are kick-ass goggles? There were steampunk vampires, desert nomads, ladies in... Continue Reading →
