Category Archives: Etc.

My Zappos order arrived last night with the top three shoe contenders (see my original shoe search post here), and we have a clear winner:  the Bella-Vita Wren peep-toe pump in black.  Though I was a little skeptical when I first … Continue reading →

Ok, loyal readers:  here’s a totally non-library, non-book, non-child related question for you:  what shoes would look good with this dress?  I’ve been lusting after this dress for a while – when it first appeared in the Garnet Hill catalog … Continue reading →

I’ve been feeling a little grumpy today – technically it’s my day off, but I have quarts and quarts of work to do AND the house needs cleaning AND there are piles of laundry to get through AND I need … Continue reading →

Jim starts orientation for his new job today!  And he starts the new job for real on Monday. Help me send him lots of good luck vibes!

As I mentioned many posts back, I’ve had some stomach issues recently, and am currently on a doctor-ordered regimen of medication and ultra-bland diet.  I’ve had to give up coffee, tea, orange juice, tomatoes, soda, anything else acidic, rich food, … Continue reading →

So, after my lengthy blog silence, you might expect that I’d write my first post of the new year about something very intelligent – very profound – very deep.  You’d be wrong. Our toilet seat died on Saturday.  It was … Continue reading →

Ok, so I’m not Oprah.  But here are some of my favorite things, things that make me happy: M.T.W. Formosa Keemun Tea ~ It’s my favorite of the Mark T. Wendell teas, though running close behind are their Indonesian, Russian Caravan, Darjeeling, … Continue reading →

It’s my day off , and I thought I’d get all inspired and do all sorts of cool things today.  But when I woke up this morning I was very grumpy and very blue…both of which, I realized, are tied … Continue reading →