Anna, my best friend since I was twelve, has managed to trick me and our mutual friend Jodi into visiting her house on the day following Thanksgiving every year. My friend Gerry joined our group after we graduated high school. In other words, this was not a typical party. To be clear, we did not... Continue Reading →
The Demon Fruit Cake – An Almost True Story
I don't know who drew this. I couldn't find a source. If you know it, let me know so I can show out the brilliant person who created this monstrosity. My family and the family of my best friend are both Italian, and we hold fast to our traditions. Some traditions are universal, such as... Continue Reading →
A Train Wreck Christmas Playlist
Holy cow. It's December. How? Didn't the kids just go back to school? What the hell? I'm still writing my resolutions for 2022. Oh well. Since it's Decmeber 1st that means it's time for Whamageddon and Mariahlation. That's right, kids. We're doubling down on this. And you might be asking what Mariahlation is. Literally the... Continue Reading →
Christmas Gifts for Mom – A Rant
I made the regretful choice to look up the trending gifts for Mom. I have a question for the people writing these lists and articles. Do you have mothers? Are you moms? Do you know any mothers? Have you actively spoken to a human who has birthed a child? Because your writing comes off like someone who has observed mothers in their natural habitats but you never actually interacted with them.
10 Gifts for the Bookworm in Your Life
With the holidays approaching quickly, I'm sure you're aware that it's time to start crossing things off that gift giving list you've been compiling all year. Or maybe you're a train wreck like me and you've been entirely disregarding your holiday shopping list for the previous eleven months only to tackle it in a two week period. (Same — no judgment. Well, lots of judgement from the delivery people. And my husband. Primenesia got me bad this year.) In any case, thoughtful gift-giving is a fantastic way to show someone you care. Let me offer you a few gift ideas for book lovers if you have a bookish person in your life.
Last Minute Gift Ideas For Non-Bookworms
We're getting close to it's almost too late. And it was brought to my attention that not everyone wants books or book themed gifts. I told my husband that I understood those words but not in that order.
Free Printable Advent Calendar
Well, the time has come. December is tomorrow. Meaning Christmas is right around the corner. And if you're like me (you're here, so I'd have to say probably) you want to make the most of the season. But bills and gifts have your memory making money all tied up right now. No fear. I have some ideas. Twenty four to be precise.
Whamageddon and Marialation – A Train Wreck Christmas Playlist
Back in October, I introduced everyone to Thrillpocalypse. A fun take on Whamageddon. Wait. What? You don't know what Whamageddon is? Hold my coffee. I'm going introduce you to Whamageddon and it's new eviler cousin.