A curious amalgamation of things I enjoy, including cycling, cooking and do-it-yourself projects. I still haven't figured out what I want to do when I grow up, but I plan to have fun in the meantime.
It’s been a rainy, low-key weekend that appears to be leading into a similarly rainy week. It’s hard to believe that April is nearly gone, and with all the rain and chill we’ve had, the ATL is still lacking in the spring department a bit. In any case, I’m hoping that these dreary April showers will move on soon and leave behind some warmer weather, and of course, May flowers. In the meantime, enjoy the last BLT of April! Click here to read the rest of this post »
Well, after being in hiding for way too long, spring finally made its appearance a couple weeks ago, which means that (among other things) it’s time to PLANT ALL THE THINGS! This past weekend, I tried my hand at something that I have not had great success with in years past: Succulents. Last year, in my post about making your own terrarium, I ranted at length about all of the open containers that are mislabeled as terrariums. I have nothing against this delightful little container gardens; to the contrary, I quite enjoy them (I only take issue with calling them something they are decidedly not). They are easy to assemble, and are a great way to showcase succulents and other drought-hardy plants that eschew damp environments.
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After what is really an inexcusable delay, The BLT is back! The weather finally got the memo that it’s spring (and has been for several weeks), and my calendar is steadily filling up with fun, warm-weatherish things. I’m now able to get back on my yoga mat after 3 months of post-op restrictions, and the world in general seems to be finally shaking off its winter hibernation. This is the time of year that reminds me of all the things I love about living in the South: Festivals, gardens, outdoor wining and dining, and of course, The Masters. I hope you’ll be able to find time in between your springtime activities to check out this edition’s finds… I promise they’re worth it! Click here to read the rest of this post »
So we lost an hour this weekend in the switch to Daylight Savings Time. While I appreciate the extra hour of daylight, I don’t appreciate my weekend only being 47 hours long. For some reason it throws me off each year, and the first Sunday of DST always seems a little hurried and frantic (I guess because the end of the day comes quicker); this year is no different. I guess the bright side is that the time change means spring is that much closer. In any event, even though your weekend was one hour shorter, I didn’t want to short you an edition of The BLT. I hope you enjoy! Click here to read the rest of this post »
I’m not sure whether it’s the crazy swings in the weather, too little sleep, the open office plan at work, or some combination of the above, but I’m on day 4 of a sore throat and battling mightily to avoid a full-fledged cold. On top of that, I’m traveling this weekend and want to be healthy so I can enjoy my trip. I recently made a simple, hearty chicken soup for a sick friend with a lot on her plate right now. She proclaimed it “magic.” This time, I’m doting on myself a little and making another batch of soup to help stave off whatever it is that’s attempting to sideline me. Click here to read the rest of this post »
Even though February is the shortest month, it somehow always manages to feel like the longest. This items in this week’s edition of The BLT have no real connection to one another, other than that none of them requires going outside (apropos, as it’s been rainy and dreary here for most of the last three weeks). As an added bonus, there’s lots of kick-ass lady power in this week’s The BLT, of which I’m always a fan. Y’all know the drill by now, but for those who don’t, I haven’t accepted any type of compensation for the items I mention in this post. Enjoy! Click here to read the rest of this post »
I think it was Shakespeare who wrote that “brevity is the soul of wit.” This may be true, but brevity is also the result of having a partially useless hand. After finally having surgery to fix a longstanding wrist injury, until a couple days ago I’ve been in a soft cast, aka “Monster Arm,” that has made typing tedious and efficient word choice of utmost importance. So, without further adieu, I give you the latest edition of The BLT. As always, I haven’t accepted any type of compensation for the items I mention in this post (I did, however, receive one item at a substantially subsidized rate as a benefit through my employer). Enjoy! Click here to read the rest of this post »
My poor little blog has been so neglected lately, save for my annual posts about my goals for this year and the books I read last year. I could punt and blame it on having a new job, and being busy for most of last year. But the truth of the matter is, I spend a lot of what I like to call “stupid time”: Reading news about idiots getting themselves into incomprehensibly dumb situations (i.e., the AJC every. single. day.), feeding my Amazon.com addiction, watching bad TV, looking at worthless websites… in short, a lot of mindless content consumption and not a lot of content creation. Click here to read the rest of this post »
Well, the Mayans were indeed wrong, and it’s hard to believe it’s once again time to compile my annual literary review. Following my solo list from 2010 and then the first actual round-up in 2011, I once again cajoled and pleaded with my friends and family to send me the best books they read last year. As usual, they did not disappoint. This year’s selections span from the turn of the 20th century through 2012, and are so wonderfully reflective of the respective contributors’ lives over the last twelve months. I hope you are as inspired by these lists as I am to pick up a newly-discovered book in 2013! Click here to read the rest of this post »
The holidays are over and things have quieted down a bit, at least for now. With the rainy, dreary weather and concerns about the country possibly driving off the fiscal cliff Thelma-and-Louise-style, it seems that most people (including myself) have tiptoed cautiously into the New Year rather than marching in with reckless abandon. Nonetheless, 2013 is here, and since the world didn’t end a couple weeks ago, it’s time to once again look at not only what I accomplished in the last year but also to set the course for the year ahead. Click here to read the rest of this post »
