I wouldn't go as far as saying that suspenseful movies kill me, but they give me stress headaches. That's why I don't see them in movie theaters very often. I'm also a pain in the ass to sit next to. I make involuntary exclamations and involuntarily grab and hit people's arms. It can't be... Continue Reading →
Not Much to Peep at
Mom and I went leaf peeping in the Berkshires and Vermont. Wasn't much to peep at. There were some colors, but they were muted. No vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows to be seen. It was still fun to do some exploring. We saw a nice collection of master paintings at the Clark Institute. We... Continue Reading →
It’s Fall
It's fall...I've accepted that it's fall, albeit a few weeks late. This weekend, I brought out my sweaters and baked pumpkin muffins. I've been baking these muffins for about 20 years. I received a muffin recipe book when I was a teen—maybe for my birthday,... Continue Reading →
They’re Tethered, Alright
A professor at the school where I work was involved in a study of university students' mobile phone use. To a person who owns a dumb phone, the results were alarming. Young people seem to be more concerned with connecting with others through a gadget than in real life. And it's not just college... Continue Reading →
Foodie for a Weekend
Mary and I went to visit our friend Carrie in Chicago over the weekend. I had only been to Chicago once before, for work. I love Chicago for its food and architecture. Love love love. Every meal we had was incredible (brunch, deep dish pizza, Mexican, burgers). We missed the daily tour of the... Continue Reading →
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