Book Review: Sachi Parker’s Lucky Me: My Life with – and Without – My Mother, Shirley MacLaine

  You may want to duct tape your mouth shut before sitting down to read Lucky Me by Sachi Parker. You’ll still be able to laugh when you need to but you’ll be able to avoid any insects or raptors flying into your mouth when your jaw drops. And it will. A few times. A… Continue reading Book Review: Sachi Parker’s Lucky Me: My Life with – and Without – My Mother, Shirley MacLaine

Super Bowl Snacks, Part V: Raven for Kibbie!

Kibbie is a traditional Lebanese meat pie made with bulgur wheat and ground lamb. I’ve made it a grand total of once. It’s freakin’ delicious. But today, in my quest for a Super Bowl worthy dish in celebration of my brothers team, I will be Baltimoring it up. Bring on the Old Bay. Here’s the… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks, Part V: Raven for Kibbie!

Dirty Yogurt Lids for The Cure: A Review of Pink Ribbons, Inc.

I have often wondered why it was necessary for me to wash off a pink yogurt lid, put it in an envelope and mail it into the good people at Yoplait. Why can’t they just go ahead and donate money to the breast cancer people and leave me out of it? Because that doesn’t sell… Continue reading Dirty Yogurt Lids for The Cure: A Review of Pink Ribbons, Inc.

Atheist Delivers Christmas Cookies to Local Merchants and Laborers!

I’ve been seeing lots of posts on Facebook regarding Fox News and their coverage of “The War on Christmas.” To be honest, I’ve been skipping all those super-secret atheist meetings where we all get together and plot to overthrow the Christian majority. I’ve got my own issues with Christmas. #1 – I hate the traffic… Continue reading Atheist Delivers Christmas Cookies to Local Merchants and Laborers!

Don’t Try This at Home: Cadbury Screme Egg Dessert

  When I heard these Halloween creme eggs existed I knew I’d have to write a recipe for them, I didn’t know they’d forever throw my blood sugar out of whack. I’m shaking as I type and shove sub-par red licorice vines in my mouth. I just ate this bizarre food-stuff that sprang from my… Continue reading Don’t Try This at Home: Cadbury Screme Egg Dessert

File This Under “Shit You Don’t Think About”

My pseudo-celebrity status earned me a VIP tour of the Scalzi Riverwalk Nature Preserve. Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking “What the heck is that?” Well, let me tell you, it’s one of the coolest things in Stamford! Sue Sweeny, the Volunteer Head Steward and Master Gardener, gave me a two-hour tour of… Continue reading File This Under “Shit You Don’t Think About”