In a country where most people spend an enormous amount of time online—reading and writing—the general lack of literacy is shocking. Not just the nitty-gritty of grammar and spelling, but basic reading comprehension and writing ability. As in, knowing what words mean and putting them in an order that makes sense. Now, I don’t expect …
I’m rewatching Madam Secretary and reigniting my crush on Henry McCord. Yes, the show’s political intrigue is fascinating, but I also adore the relationship modeled by Elizabeth and Henry when they are navigating the complications of parenting and marriage. They are definitely in my top three TV couples, along with Hodgins and Angela from Bones …
You know that thing where you imagine inviting famous people, living or dead, to a dinner party? No? Well it’s a sort of conversational game that can come up at cocktail parties. Like in that Golden Girls episode where Rose first meets Myles and she goes to a party at his place, but she’s intimidated …
I was raised to believe that it’s wrong to “invite yourself” to do something with others. As a rule, it’s rude to be an imposition or intrude on others. Often that’s true… but, as with any rule, there are exceptions. Sometimes it’s okay to ask if you can join in. If friends are talking about …
While I had high hopes for 2018, the year hasn’t gotten off to the greatest start. It’s almost the end of March, yet I’ve hardly posted here at all. I’m behind schedule on my next book and struggling to keep up with things like exercise, bookkeeping, and laundry. (How is there always so much #$%ing …
