Category Archives: Book, Movies, TV, & Music

Stars! They’re lame and boring just like us!

Chris and I were recently discussing the new “It” celebrities. Taylor Swift? Jason Beaver? I honestly don’t know, but we got to talking about what happened to the big celebs from yesteryear (or, like, 2008) and realized hey! they’re just … Continue reading

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12 (okay, 11 1/2) books in 2012

I can’t remember if I mentioned it specifically last year, but it was my goal to read 12 books this year. I’m sure many of you laugh at just 12 books, but given that I only read TWO books last … Continue reading

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A sommelier-like review of Ramona’s Pinot Grigio

I mentioned that I finally tried the Ramona Pinot Grigio, thanks to Holly, who bought me a bottle to try. (I swear I don’t pick my friends based on whether or not they too watch the Real Housewives!) I drank … Continue reading

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The Real Housewives of You’re Too Good For This Show

It’s been awhile since I’ve brought you any Real Housewives insight — fear not, I haven’t decided I’m “too good” for reality TV; rather, I’ve just been busy watching the Olympics and attempting to do this adult thing called “read … Continue reading

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Open concept THIS

After House Hunters and House Hunters International last night, Chris and I were watching Property Brothers and it was when we screamed in unison at the TV, “STOP IT WITH THE OPEN CONCEPT!” that I realized another blog post was … Continue reading

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Some thoughts on this fine Wednesday-that-feels-like-a-Tuesday

I don’t know why, but the daycare ladies think it’s really amusing to put LG’s hair up into “pigtails,” and every time I get home from work, I see her with these pigtails and I’m sorry, but it just looks … Continue reading

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Some (okay, a lot of) thoughts on Kid Rock

Did anyone ever watch the show Fat Actress on Showtime? It starred Kirstie Alley as herself and was hilarious. It was inappropriate and ridiculous and also co-started Bryan Callen (as her assistant) and Rachael Harris (as her hair stylist, Kevyn … Continue reading

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“Mind power, Swede. Mind power.”*

Since it was so fun last year (has it really been over a year? Wow) I thought I’d do the movie quote game again, this time with movies about Christmas/The Holidays/Movies I Always Associate With The Holidays. Rules: Leave a … Continue reading

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This is practically math

Bands whose songs all sound the same: Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Offspring, Green Day. Bands whose songs all sound the same who I like: All of the above minus Smashing Pumpkins. Bands/artists I wish I liked … Continue reading

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Not Point Break*

Me: What movie is this? Wait! Don’t tell me! Is it Constantine? Chris: No. It’s— Me: The Matrix! Chris: No. Me: The Matrix Part Deux? Chris: No. Me: The Devil’s Advocate? Chris: No. You’re nev— Me: Don’t tell me! Is … Continue reading

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