Love Me Some Laborers

First off, happy Labor Day Laborers. According to the US Department of Labor, this is the official purpose and origin of Labor Day: Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute … Continue reading Love Me Some Laborers

How to Take the Worst Picture EVER

I met with my bookclub gals last night and I got an abdominal workout- and I mean the equivalent of about five-hundred crunches in an eight minute span. No, it was not from P90x. From laughing. Side-splitting, tear-inducing, I-need-to-run-to-the-bathroom-before-I-pee-myself, I-can't-breathe, stomach-cramping, cracking-up ... laughing. The culprit? The most hilarious photo ever. The camera came out … Continue reading How to Take the Worst Picture EVER

Fear and Loathing in …. the Grocery Store

One would think, as a highly discriminating foodie, grocery shopping would be among my weekly, if not daily, highlights. One would think. But alas, I am a lazy foodie. One of those snobbish persnickety critics who can easily dispense remarks, but yet is ironically unable to produce anything nearly as creative and flavorful as what … Continue reading Fear and Loathing in …. the Grocery Store