Life & Whatnot, Random Observations, The Movie Lover Part, The Story Lover Part

The Fabulousness of Forty-something

I just turned two score and six years a few weeks back and lemme tell you, I'm not as upset as most Hollywood-types would have had me believe. In fact, I'm not bothered by it at all. Maybe it's because I was already braced for it, but I think that bein' closer to the Big Five-Oh… Continue reading The Fabulousness of Forty-something

Random Observations, The Mom Part, The Movie Lover Part

Don’t Breathe Will Leave You Gasping for Air

  Took two of my teens to see the new thriller Don't Breathe today and lemme just tell y'all, it was not what I expected. Even though I tried to go into the movie with zero expectations (all I knew was what I'd seen in the original trailer; I read no reviews and none of… Continue reading Don’t Breathe Will Leave You Gasping for Air

Life & Whatnot, Random Observations, The Mom Part, The Movie Lover Part

Feast on This Friday: Fears & Phobias

  Fears. We all have 'em. Some of them are just practical nuisances but other can be completely life-altering. When I use the term "nuisances," I mean not being able to fall asleep until your feet are properly tucked under the covers, far from the prying hands of the mucussy goblins that live under your bed.… Continue reading Feast on This Friday: Fears & Phobias

Random Observations, The Lit Lover Part, The Mom Part, The Movie Lover Part, The Story Lover Part

You’re a Daisy if You Do

  For as long as I can remember, daisies have always been my favorite flowers. Symbols of love, purity, and innocence, they're such sweet, homey, and cheerful flowers. Daisies always bring me sweet memories of my childhood. They remind me of the whimsical little effeuiller la marguerite [pluck the daisy] game that I used to play -- only my translation… Continue reading You’re a Daisy if You Do