An old friend and a great encourager of my writing sent me a message a few weeks ago entitled “motherblogger.”  Having learned about my pregnancy, he suggested that motherhood would open up a world of possibilities for blogging.  And I …Continue reading this entry

After reading about the restoration of America, the floods in Pakistan, the stabbing of a Muslim cab driver, the rape of homeless Seattle women, and the effect of HIV on national security, I needed some sun and fresh air. …Continue reading this entry

If you have any knowledge of southern cooking, you would know that Gumbo is a real staple from Louisiana. It is made with some called a roux. A roux is equal parts flour and oil cooked to thicken soups and …Continue reading this entry

The Expendables

Directed by Sylvester Stallone

Starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Anyone who’s ever lifted a weight to get an acting job

Rated R for strong action and bloody violence throughout, and for some language

Boasting a …Continue reading this entry

DETAILS: I worked at one high school my first year (Fabulously Affluent High School) and another my second year (Slightly-Less Affluent High School). Now, at the beginning of my third year, I’m back at FAHS.

I. My roulette placement awakens …Continue reading this entry