If inanimate objects could win Academy Awards, I would have given last night’s award to the baked Brie, because it was the star of the show. But I don’t think we’ve sunk to that level yet, so I have to admit that Nikki won the Oscar ballot contest with 11 categories right. I loved our … Continue reading And the Oscar goes to…
Our annual Oscar party was this weekend, and we pulled out all the shots… I mean, stops! Champagne, chocolate, a mega-ballot on the wall, and fifteen friends from all parts of our lives made the evening a huge success that even Leo can look at with good memories. And this year, we took the best … Continue reading And the best pitcher is…
I love the Oscars – their glitz, glamour, and short moment in history honoring the movies of the past year. As always, we’re having our annual Oscar party tonight (with recipes to follow). In the lead up to this year’s Academy Awards, my office’s chatter has drifted away from recipe puns and toward something with … Continue reading Feminism at the movies
I know it makes me sound like an old fart, but I don’t care: I don’t know where this year went. It seems like just yesterday that I was writing the wrong year on letters (yes, I still write letters) and scheming for summer adventures, and now we’re back at the top of the year … Continue reading Top 13
Long, long ago, in a living room far, far away, I lost miserably on my Oscar ballot. But I like to think I still won the night with my Oscar-themed menu, with one item from each Best Picture nominated film. Check below the photos for the specifics on each recipe. Hershey kisses for Amour 70s-tastic and undercover-disguise ready peanut … Continue reading Night (and plate) of stars
That’s kind of how I feel right now. How exactly does one balance all this, you may ask? Training for a half marathon Working my butt off at work (seriously, no butt left) Being a bridesmaid in two weddings this summer, and attending two more, AND helping plan another two for next summer Traveling down … Continue reading OMG life
(Out of 24 Oscar categories, but who’s counting?) Our fourth annual Oscar party was a huge hit. We had food in honor of every best picture, and then some (thanks Nate, for inspiring the mid-ceremony guacamole), talked over all the misogynistic commentary, cheered for our Boston boy Ben Affleck, and sang along with the musical … Continue reading Perfect 10
How about love? Or, measure this last year, my 25th year in: 119 blog posts 2 pairs of Tevas 11 months at a great new job 1 stellar Oscar party 0 sweepstakes won (HGTV Dream Home, I’m coming for you this year!) 1 new family member (yay Lillian!) 50+ books read 3 new places that … Continue reading How do you measure a year of life?
There’s something ultra satisfying about checking things off a list. Digging in that pen (or mouse) and saying “I OWNED YOU.” Or just “one more done!” if that’s more your style. When I started listing out my Five Year Plan, I knew most of the items were a reach, even the ones that seem easy … Continue reading Check and check
After a great weekend of fun times with my friends, I stumbled across this awesome blog. Even though these people were all already famous when they met (Mr. T with Nancy Reagan on his lap? Paul Newman and Robert Redford playing ping pong?) it makes me wonder what people will say of the pictures I’ve … Continue reading Awesome people hanging out together
Sally and the City 