Plinky asks, "Would you ever take a cruise? Why or Why not? Where would you go?" Sure. I’d love to take a cruise. In fact, that seems like a lovely way to travel to/through the Caribbean or along the coast…
If I Could Be a Magazine Editor
Plinky asked, “If you could be an editor for any magazine, which would you choose?” Oh, that’s a difficult question. There are magazines like Wired, that have enormous distribution within a certain demographic and cover fascinating subjects. Then there are…
My Opinion of Reality TV
Plinky asked, "What do you think of reality television? Do you watch any reality TV shows?" I don’t watch any reality TV shows, and I detest every one that I’ve seen except The Sing-Off. Even with it, all I care…
When I Need a Laugh
Plinky asked: “When you need a good laugh, who/what do you turn to?” I can usually rely on my Facebook friends to have something up that will make me laugh. They haven't failed me yet!
Lost Girl and Canadian Television
Katie recently introduced me to Lost Girl, a show that is very obviously NOT an American show. It’s exotic and amusing and sexy—especially sexy. But then what do you expect of a show about a succubus? I knew it wasn’t…
Accessibility
When someone asks, “Is (X place) accessible?” the answer is “no” if there are any stairs involved in getting there. It doesn’t matter if everything inside X is on one level but there are three “little” steps at the front…
Mmmm, Chocolate!
Plinky asks: Milk, dark, or white chocolate? My favorite is dark chocolate! The highest cocoa content around, please! I do try to go with the green, fair trade brands as much as possible. Milk chocolate is for children whose palates…
Promises to Yourself
The most important promises you’ll ever make in this life are the ones you make to yourself. I’ve lost sight of that fact, and broken at least one of my promises to myself. I need to remind myself of a…
And Weather
That’s what March is usually known for, and so far the month is true to form here in Atlanta. Thunderstorms yesterday, more predicted for today. What’s different is that it’s hot, nastily muggy. I don’t recall even being tempted to…
Whether…
Such a word that is, indicative of choices big and small. I’ve faced more change than choice in the past 30 days or so, thanks to a major relationship change. But there have been choices, and there will be yet…