My first blogger hero was Mr. London Street. I was a very new blogger at the time and stumbled on him quite by accident after stumbling on the December 2009 Blogs of Note list by accident (in which, of course he was a recent winner). The first post of his that I read had me rolling with laughter at the… Read More
Archives for February 2011
Redeemed
After my poop cake fiasco of late, I used a decorating tip with teeth for my two English classes today in celebration of Valentine’s Day (and two weeks holiday for me). I’ve been redeemed! (Well not really redeemed. I forgot to buy dark chocolate that was at least 70% and used ordinary dessert chocolate that’s only 50%, so the buttercream… Read More
Peanut Butta
I have been mad about sweets lately. Notably cupcakes. Notably chocolate brownie cupcakes with peanut butter frosting. Mind you, I haven’t been eating them. Even when I make them I haven’t been eating them (except the eensiest weensiest taste to make sure the frosting was acceptable. You want the recipe, don’t you? Oh come on, say yes. Here’s something that… Read More
My Perspective on Death and Faith
I would like to share my experiences with death and how it has affected my perception of God. Before beginning, I would also like to acknowledge the many men and women who do not believe in a greater power, and who face death and loss with grace and dignity, as well as recognizing those who, as believers, come to very… Read More
Drive Me to the Looney Bin
Alternative Title: Just Kill Me Now When I moved to France, I didn’t know that getting a driver’s license would become the bane of my existence. Had I known, I would have set up temporary residence in PA, which is a transferrable state. (There are a bunch of states that transfer to a French driving license and a lot of… Read More
Chim-Chim-Chera
This is a “Paris Through the Eyes of” post, but with a Mary Poppins-inspired title. I’ve been spending a lot of time with short people. Marinka from Motherhood in NYC needs no introduction for most of the people who read my blog, and I’m sure you can all relate to how excited I was to have her guest post. I… Read More