Fun Things

Succulent Container Gardens

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 …

A Literary Year in Review, 2012 Edition

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 …

We Have a Winner!

FatDog has won an award! And no, it was not an award for Loudest Snorer, Most Hairless Tail, Smelliest Farts, or Laziest Dog Ever.

Project Terrarium

DIY terrariums: Part science demonstration, part decoration, these lovely self-contained gardens evoke a Victorian chic.

2011: A Literary Year in Review

Almost exactly a year ago, while in the midst of Snowmageddon-induced cabin fever, I posted a list of the five best books I read in 2010. In that same post – and in an accompanying e-mail that went out …

Soup Swap

I know I post too much about food, but I can’t pass this one up. (I also know that my food posting is inversely proportional to the frequency of my visits to the gym). Sometime before Thanksgiving, my food …

21 Days of Yoga: Day 1

If you know me, you know that I am not a huge fan of the holidays. This is probably blasphemy to a lot of people, and might cause you to label me a Scrooge, Grinch, Abominable Snow-midget, or some …