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To my co-workers:
I speak to you in confidentiality: I have a bit of a weight problem that comes from an addictions to all things sweet.
And you’re all enablers.
Sure, I understand that it’s a season of celebration, and that because it’s winter we’re all wearing thicker (and looser) clothing, but the constant supply of fresh-baked goods and [...]
American Idol is coming (again)…do you care?
Today, I was cleaning my home office and found a CD that a friend had given to me in jest. It contains the “hot tracks” of American Idol finalists, as presented by Dreyer’s Slow Churned Rich and Creamy. Delicious ice cream; appalling music. The disc and cover currently serve as the drink coaster for my [...]
Redefining "housewife"
I missed the reunion of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” and heard that it was well worth the hour. Fortunately, a rerun was in the lineup for Turkey Day, and I was glued to the set. Some people amaze me.
My wife and I have debated which housewives are trashier, and she argues it’s this crew. [...]
Stuffing the turkey
And by turkey, I mean me.
Yep, it’s that time of year. Only, the wife and I have already celebrated Thanksgiving with her family, and I was in charge of dessert. I have an insatiable sweet tooth (in case you haven’t picked up on that already). I had a craving for molasses, so I made two [...]
Social experiment: Hands in the candy jar
This story has a bit of history: early in the summer, things were quiet throughout the office, so my co-workers and I decided to get creative. Our employer discontinued the weekly staff break that we looked forward to on Fridays, so we started gathering in one of the larger offices and organizing activities. We [...]
Two things I rarely see:
Rain. Love it.
Groceries. It’s nice to have food again (for a day, at least).
Schedules have been quite hectic lately, so it’s been quite a while since anyone’s gone grocery shopping. Last night, I had a craving for cold milk (no, I’m not pregnant), so I stopped by the store on the way home [...]
Trick or Treat
I’m taking a break from the TV tonight, as I know it’ll be hard to find anything on that isn’t scary. Or stupid.
Anyway, I’m sitting at Starbucks, writing my life’s story and wondering why a parent would bring her kids to a coffee chain to pander for candy (while she stands outside), and in [...]
Got bacon?
It’s been weeks since I’ve had the pleasure of a turkey, bacon and avocado sandwich from my favorite deli. Today, I fulfilled my craving—well, part of it at least (Kim made me share my sandwich with her. Argh.
Tales from the kitchen: burnt popcorn
My wife loves popcorn, and loves to make it on the stove. She’s been known to flavor the snack (which sometimes serves as dinner) with a variety of ingredients: salt, Parmesan, Tapatio, chocolate chips.
Now, we’ve all burned popcorn at some point, even if it was in a bag in the microwave. But Kim doesn’t like [...]
Lazy afternoon
It’s Sunday, which means that I’m spending my afternoon on the computer, with the television feeding me background noise. With so many choices, it’s hard to decide on what to watch. Alas, I’m stuck on VH1.
Rock of Love Charm School
As if I hadn’t seen enough of the Rock of Love girls when they were stripping [...]