Archive for May, 2007

Menfreya in the Morning

Thursday, May 31st, 2007 Posted in Books, Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

It was a rainy day. And rainy days mean one thing to me: I have to read! So, I did my ordinary "chores," but found a book that's languished on ... Read more..

Mundanities?

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 Posted in TV/Movie/Book Quotes | 2 Comments »

I was skimming a book tonight and saw the phrase "mundanities of life." I didn't know mundanities was a word. But I sure feel like mundanities is a word. Here's a mundanity: ... Read more..

Memorial Day

Sunday, May 27th, 2007 Posted in History, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

This weekend we saw the Eyes Wide Open exhibit in Grant Park in Chicago. For each of the 3,445 soldiers killed in Iraq, there is a pair of boots with ... Read more..

Checked Off The List

Saturday, May 26th, 2007 Posted in Lists, Travel, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Today was a trip to Chicago and here's some things we checked off the list of things to do in Chicagoland: 1 b. On the Michigan Avenue Bridge by the Wrigley ... Read more..

Today’s Takeaway

Friday, May 25th, 2007 Posted in TV/Movie/Book Quotes | No Comments »

Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant. -Cary Grant Read more..

Lost

Thursday, May 24th, 2007 Posted in TV, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Last night's season finale of Lost was great. There have not been many shows that have held my attention as well as Lost has. Last night's episode was great and ... Read more..

Food Encouragement

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 Posted in Food, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

I found a new site that I am finding useful: The Daily Plate lets you track calories on their site for free. They have lots of good information on nutritional facts ... Read more..

Garden Tip

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 Posted in Hobby, Uncategorized | No Comments »

I'm totally taking this from my mother-in-law, Ruth, who is an AMAZING gardener. When I asked for ideas for a sunny spot, she whipped out a list of ideas. I ... Read more..

Weather Report

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 Posted in History, Lists, Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

Mood: Girl on a mission! Music: None. Too busy mission-ing! Update: - I accomplished one of my goals for summer, and it isn't even summer yet. Shocking. Unlike me. Must be something wrong. ... Read more..

MIP Quiz

Sunday, May 20th, 2007 Posted in Family, Travel, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Yes, that's right! It's time for a Me In Place Getaway Quiz - get those #2 pencils ready: 1. This picture is: A. Mary Tyler Moore celebrating the fact that she can ... Read more..