The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
“We are inclined that if we watch a football game or baseball game, we have taken part in it.” ~John F. Kennedy “Root, root, root for the home team. If they don’t win it’s a shame.” – “Take me Out to...
View ArticleAugust is the Sunday Night of Summer
It has been a great summer. I have had the good fortune to attend many concerts, baseball games, and take several trips. For the most part, the weather has been agreeable (aside from the extreme...
View ArticleWhen You’re An Adult, You Get to Do Kid Things
I still can’t believe it’s been a solid month since I left on vacation with my sister and dad to return to our beloved family camp on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire after an eight year hiatus....
View ArticleNot Your Average To-Do List: 6 Great Lists I’ve Made
I’ve always been a list person, but not in the traditional sense. I’m not the type of person who makes extensive daily to-do lists (although I tried to be sophomore year of college). When I think of...
View Article“So…Do You Come Here Often?”: Conversation Starters for the Socially Challenged
In the middle of the kitchen at a recent party, my two girl friends and I found ourselves standing in the corner near the keg discussing awkward conversation starters. Awkward conversation starters...
View Article5 Literary Characters I’d Like to Make My Valentine
Happy Valentine’s Day! In the spirit of the holiday, I’d like to take a moment to pay tribute to two things I love (besides the Green Bay Packers): books and attractive men. Inspired by a recent post...
View ArticleThe First Annual Best of Milwaukee Web Awards 2011
I had no idea I was even nominated for two of the Shepherd Express’s Best of Milwaukee Web Awards until someone tweeted me to say they had voted for me in the category Best Personal Blog. Voted for me?...
View ArticleSaturday Night Live is Hiring. Pick Me.
Saturday Night Live is hiring. Upon further investigation, I have found that I am qualified for none of their open positions, but I went ahead and wrote a cover letter in case something opens up. After...
View ArticleI Love It When You Retweet Me
“Will our tales of digital courtship capture the imaginations of our daughters? Will they be impressed when we tell them about that time the text message was misinterpreted, or how the cute boy...
View Article10 Things Someone Can Expect To Learn In the First Year Living In NYC
On Tuesday, I celebrated one year of living in New York with my two dearest New York friends in the comfort of my Manhattan apartment. Moving to New York City was such a great decision that I decided...
View ArticleGet to The Next Tree
Life is crazy. We all know this. I know I’m not the only person in the world who’s spread too thin, working two jobs to make ends meet, not striking the perfect work-life balance, lamenting that time...
View ArticleThe Perfect Table, or How to Dine Out
The perfect table. I follow a few simple rules when dining out. First, only dine in places serving cuisine and dishes that I couldn’t make myself. Second, as my good friend puts it, if your meal is...
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