
My mom decided months ago that she just really didn’t want to cook Thanksgiving dinner. She said that 40 years of cooking Thanksgiving was just too much. So, she invited us all to the beach for Thanksgiving week. Having not … Continue reading
It’s been a little over a month since I last posted here, so here’s an update for any curious reader out there. I’m up to running 8 – 10 minutes during my walk/runs. This is up from zero, so yay. … Continue reading
I finally feel like I’ve taken a little control of my life. In addition to working full time, I’ve also begun teaching courses during the semesters at the college level. While it may not seem like much to some, it … Continue reading
Yesterday I discovered the Environmental Working Group’s website, specifically the “Skin Deep” section. I don’t know how I hadn’t heard about this before . How exciting is this?! I can look up the cosmetics I use and see what they … Continue reading
I’ll be quite honest and say that football season renders my willpower useless. You’ve got meatballs, rotel, or spinach dip in a bread bowl? Count me in. A beer or two? Yes, please. Ole Miss having a winning, but occasionally … Continue reading
My mom decided months ago that she just really didn’t want to cook Thanksgiving dinner. She said that 40 years of cooking Thanksgiving was just too much. So, she invited us all to the beach for Thanksgiving week. Having not … Continue reading
I teach a “First Year Experience” course every fall, which is a course for freshmen that teaches them about the history of the university, gives them resources and tools for success, shows them opportunities to be involved, and includes discussions … Continue reading
Where to begin? I haven’t been here in quite some time. 1 year and 3 months. So, what’s been going on in all that time, you ask? Not much. And that’s why I’m writing today. This morning I was heading … Continue reading
In my last post I said I’d tell you more about my homemade deodorant. I am somewhat concerned about the things I put on my skin, especially since some commercial deodorants have been linked to breast cancer – though who … Continue reading
Oh hai! I’m back! It’s been a long couple of months there. All work and no play make Blair a dull girl. Re: ASIA! I love Hong Kong. It was my second time there, and it is China, one of … Continue reading