Books Kindle Cover: The Decision 4 Feb 2011 I'm a first-gen Kindle owner and fan. I preordered the Kindle the day it was announced. My Kindle pre-dates my husband! I loved it. I only ordered the second gen…
Home… The Lazy-ass Chef 3 Feb 2011 Contrary to what you may hear, I DO cook. But to be clear, let's define the term "cook." If I take a food item that is frozen, chilled, or room…
Home… Sweetness 2 Feb 2011 Carrying the baby off to bed tonight I turned to my older daughter on the sofa and said "Say nye-nye to sissy." The baby waves, says "bye" and blows kisses.…
Business… Miss Trixie: Psychic 1 Feb 2011 Did I call it or what? If you'd like to know what next week's powerball numbers are, let me know.
Kids… Love in a War Zone 30 Jan 2011 My husband is in Afghanistan. Most of the time I just put it in the back of my mind. I have a full-time job and three kids. I'm exhausted, and…
Entertainment My SyFy Movie 29 Jan 2011 As I count down the hours to "MegaPython vs Gatoroid" starring Tiffany and Debbie Gibson, I am filled with the ardent desire to work for SyFy penning Original Movies. Cheeses…
Uncategorized Mistakes 28 Jan 2011 If you make a mistake, do you think it's better to ride it out and do everything you can to fix it, or to cut bait quickly and get on…
Uncategorized Homeless Hug 27 Jan 2011 Today I met a new friend for coffee and geeky tech chat at Caffe Umbria in Seattle's Pioneer Square. It is not full of covered wagons and calico-clad, bonneted ladies.…
Entertainment Cartoon characters I have loved…and hated 26 Jan 2011 I have been watching cartoons for a very very long time. I will not disclose how long. Here are some notable characters I have known. Dreamiest - age five: Marine…
News and politics What’s so scary about onion powder? 25 Jan 201125 Jan 2011 The internets are freaking out today because Taco Bell's beef only contains 36% cowflesh. What's the rest? Judging from the collective "OMG ew!" heard across the tubes, you'd think it…