rantings & ramblings
The weather outside is frightful with yet another so-called “snowpocalypse.” So pull up a chair and I’ll pour the coffee; you may very well be here for quite some time. Good thing I’ve got some packages of Spekulatiuscreme, eh? (That’s cream-filled almond cookies, in case you didn’t know.) Continue reading “Saturday Morning Coffee”
When I’m on vacation, I tend to get up at my normal time of 5:30 – 6:00. I want to enjoy every minute and do as much as possible. I find that not everyone hold this ideology; my cousin Alex especially just wants to sleep til 11:00 or so. However, I also discovered that in visiting Washington, D.C. this is perfectly fine, as one would have start travelling into the city at 5:30 in order to be in line when the museums and such open to the public. Continue reading “Travelogue: Washington, D.C. [Day 2]”
Once again it’s time to crown Wicked Word Wednesday Winner. Continue reading “Go Home, You’re Drunk”
A few weeks ago I asked you for reading recommendations for 2017. In addition to adding a few works suggested by readers, I’ve added more to my TBR, thanks to Christmas gifts of both books and gift cards. In no particular order, here’s what on my shelf (or in the mail . . . or pre-ordered . . . or waiting to be returned to the library) for 2017: Continue reading “Teaser Tuesday: Books for 2017”
As a combined birthday/Christmas present, my aunt Rose, uncle Jason, and cousin Alex took me on a four-day road trip to Washington, D.C. Yes, it’s true – this history teacher has never been to our nation’s capital. Well, now I have, thanks to their generosity. Continue reading “Travelogue: Washington, D.C. [Day 1]”
First, from talented comic artist Liz Climo:
Second, the first email in my inbox in 2017:
Fingers Crossed!
Running In My Head 