Monthly Archives: March 2010
I’m very proud of myself!
I’ve got my falafels in the freezer and my tzatziki sauce and pita dough in the refrigerator. But that’s for tomorrow night’s dinner. Tonight I made tuna-stuffed avocados and Caesar salad. I know, I know, I bill myself as a … Continue reading
Filed under Channeling my inner domestic goddess
“The Man With the Twisted Lip” Or, in which Watson forgets his own name…Or does he?
“The Man With the Twisted Lip” was first published in December 1891. As for when it takes place, Baring-Gould places it at Saturday, June 18 to Sunday, June 19, 1887. He does point out that he is alone in choosing … Continue reading
Filed under Books, Sherlock Holmes Book Club
Something new!
I seem to have headed off in the direction of the Middle East for dinners this week – I’m planning on falafel later on (complete with homemade pitas – cross your fingers!) and tonight I had Turkish Eggs! I’ve never … Continue reading
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Oi! Subconscious! Pick an idea and stick with it!
Uh, I had actually divulged my ideas for my new writing project to some of you and I have to say that, in the wave of a revelation about Henry, Ephraim, and Jack (who were previously on a timeout for … Continue reading
In which the world’s shortest quest concludes!
There are many things I should be doing right now: reading Sherlock Holmes and making notes for Tuesday’s book club post, making my grocery list for the week, learning to play the ukelele (yes, really), painting my fingernails (and also … Continue reading
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“The Five Orange Pips” Or, in which Baring-Gould has a field day!
Oh, I’m feelng woefully uninspired to be witty about “The Five Orange Pips” – Leslie was just plain boring this time around and all Baring-Gould did was obsess over the date and the weather and how many wives the scourge … Continue reading
Filed under Books, Sherlock Holmes Book Club
My French is nowhere good enough…
…to know what they’re saying in this film trailer. But I know what I’m saying… WANT!
Filed under Movies
You asked for it…
It is with some trepidation that I’m finally posting this for you, but Janis requested the updated version and who am I to disappoint? So, without further ado: Not an exact recreation (I prefer the original one – apparently it’s … Continue reading
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Back to baking!
It’s been too long since I did any baking – high time I got started on it again! One of the girls at work has given up chocolate for Lent, so I had to put my plans to make this … Continue reading
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Ole!
I always have a hard time coming up with side dishes for my dinners and often end up having completely unrelated things together, but for once, I was actually rather coordinated with my meal planning! I spent basically the entire … Continue reading
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Jude Law vs. Hotson
I wanted to see this movie to see if it was Jude Law that I liked or just Hotson – I mean, objectively, I admit that Jude Law is appealing, but I never really was in the Jude Law camp … Continue reading
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Fiction
The Last Novel by David Markson I actually finished this on the first plane trip on our way to Hawaii, but decided that it deserved more formatting than I could provide using Edward’s WordPress app, so here you go, a … Continue reading
Filed under Book reviews, Books, Fiction, Travels
I can’t help myself!
After seeing the film again last night, I’m in a Sherlockian mood and this makes me laugh every. Single. Time. I’d answer him.
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Who has the best t-shirt in the world?
Oh, that’s right – I DO! (And so can you.) I know technically, it’s a VelociHolmes, but I prefer SherRex Holmes because VelociWatson (for which I’m anxiously awaiting) just rolls off the tongue better. Oh, and Edward says hello!
Filed under General madness
IR Fantasy
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Seeing as this is considered a classic in the canon of kids’ books, I can’t believe it took me this long to finally read it! Especially since it was so good! It kind … Continue reading
Filed under Book reviews, Books, Fiction, Kids' books, Travels
