Dear Good Intentions: Where did you go?  This was supposed to be the year of decluttering and more veggies, remember?  You’re here somewhere…under the clutter and mac-n-cheese, right? Dear Semester:  How have you managed to best me already?  Normally it takes at least three months before I fall into the Slough of Despair.  I am trying … Continue reading →

Here’s a little bit of whimsy for your Wednesday. These look like perfectly helpful pronunciation guides, don’t they? But they’re something altogether different. Beyond noting that it’s parody, I can’t even describe what’s happening. You just have to listen for yourself. And here’s one especially for Sherlock fans: I stumbled across this series online one … Continue reading →

It’s Thanksgiving week, and everyone is surely off to spend time with loved ones–or in the midst of packing! shopping! cleaning!–so we won’t keep you long. Two quick things, though. First, please accept our thanks, dear Friends of Chicks, for coming here and hanging out with us–imagine that we’re going around the table and saying … Continue reading →

We’ve just moved, and my mind is going in about a thousand directions at once these days. I can’t begin to focus…so here are some of the random things I’ve been pondering while unpacking…and unpacking…and unpacking. How long do we wait for the paper towel holder to resurface before buying a new one? All of … Continue reading →

Do you watch house-hunting shows? Aren’t they lovely? The new owners go from finding their dream home to blissfully reporting back at the end of the show that they are so glad they did it, while the camera zooms around their completely set-up new digs. It makes moving look absolutely delightful. But the truth is … Continue reading →