Posts Tagged as ‘fun’

March 5, 2009

25 Things I’m Craving Right Now

I’m going to join Will at Veggiemacabre in his summer countdown.  At this point, I will do anything to hasten the arrival of spring…like buying my first summer dress of the season.  I employ an if-you-buy-it-spring-will-arrive philosophy when it comes to clothing.

Strappy sandals
Fresh corn-on-the-cob
The sound of crickets chirping
Bicycle rides past cornfields
Open windows
Toenail polish
The smell of [...]

November 24, 2008

111 Things for Which I Am Grateful

Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy
Chili
Gingham
McPlaygrounds
Hand-written letters
My pug’s curly tail wags
Bicycle helmets
Zappos.com
Christmas music
Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark
Religious freedom
Imp giggles
9-key calculators
Walnuts in salads
Trails
Pam & Jim
Bubblemint Orbit gum
Home
Mom’s cookies
School pictures
Veterans
Gilmore Girls marathons
Gel ink pens
Facebook flair
Girl Scout cookie order forms
Purple highlighters
Novacaine
Road trips
My right to vote
Spell check
Free refills
Dr. Seuss
I’m Yours
Sunscreen
Return policies
Family recipes
Queso dip
Aloe vera gel
Staedtler Mars plastic erasers
Dogwoods in spring
Shade trees in [...]

October 29, 2008

Be Careful What You Offer (in a Blog Comment)

I just might hold you to it.  My west coast cousin, Melissa, jokingly mentioned flying to NYC to be my “trust-worthy appearing photographer” in a blog comment.  I have only seen her twice in my life, the last time being nine years ago.  I know from her blog and through email correspondence that she likes [...]

September 13, 2008

Oh, We Were Able to Scream Alright

I’ve only had that life-passing-before-my-eyes sensation a few times in my days on earth…once when, as a newly licensed driver, I turned in front of an oncoming vehicle, another when I went flying over my handlebars sans helmet after colliding with a Doberman pinscher dog, and perhaps most terrifyingly, when I had to present my [...]

July 13, 2008

Rowing on the River

My dad and I have been making the same roadtrip each summer for the last six years.  We have our routine down pat.  Dad packs water, candy bars disguised as granola bars, and a camera.  I make reservations and print coupons off the internet.  We awake at the crack of dawn and hit the interstate [...]

May 11, 2008

My Mother’s Day Haiku

No other kids there
Tubes too small for an adult
Claustrophobia