Book Review: The Twelve by Justin Cronin

I have no problem diving into a 500-plus page book and devouring ...

Sometimes I lip-sync on the treadmill. Is that bad?

Some days I can’t wait to get to the gym. Others, not ...

Austin Find: Todd’s Pilates

A few weeks ago I bought a Groupon for Todd’s Pilates – ...

Links: Because Sometimes Writing is Hard.

Smells Like Teen Spirit like you’ve never heard it before – amazing and currently on repeat Amazing pencil drawing. Amazing. The end period. Another Thing I Need: The Traveler’s Bed Bug Thwarting Sleeping Cocoon. I’m taking a sleeping bag on our Thanksgiving trip for this express purpose, but now I’m wondering if it’s fibers are […]

Things I Need. No. Seriously.

1. Sauced Measuring Wine Glasses Wine glasses with measurements etched right in. Seriously, how handy would these be? Especially on Weight Watchers, where serving size is (rightfully) everything – these would only be better in ounces instead of cups. Put me down for a full set. 2. Some sort of posture alarm. I want to […]

Quote of the Day

Don’t let people bring you down.

Internet Overload

{Image Source} Between work, home, and my iPhone in between, I spend a lot of time on the internet. Too much. But I love it. It’s entertaining and useful. And a little bit dangerous. So I’m putting myself on restriction. Things I need to Google Less Puppies. Cute, furball, yellow Labrador puppies especially. The Kanes […]

No Excuse November

Wow. In some ways I cannot believe it’s already NOVEMBER. In other ways, I can totally believe it. 2012 has been overwhelming in the most wonderful and most stressful ways. Sometimes very, very difficult, but without exception it’s been positive. Sometimes growing pains are uncomfortable, yes? Job changes, losing old friends, losing our Sweet Gussie, […]

Weight Watchers Mexican-Inspired Vegetable Soup

With highs in the low 90s, it doesn’t yet feel like Fall around Austin, but the calendar says “October,” so I’m craving soup. I’m supposed to be eating chili sitting by the fire while wearing a chunky knit and boots. I mean, right? Pair my seasonal cravings with my diet pre-holiday diet clean-up and you […]

Weight Watchers Easy Fried Rice

I want to clean up my eating and lose this handful of pounds that’s crept on recently. There will only be more temptation as we get into the holidays and buying a new wardrobe is not an option. This girl needs to get it in gear. My pants are uncomfortably tight. So, weekend before last […]

Sweet Baby Gussie

This weekend we said goodbye to our sweet Gus. He was such a wonderful dog and we are devastated, but so very thankful for the time we had with him. Gussie channeled our every emotion and hated nothing more than for one of us to be upset. So instead of crying as I write, I’m […]

Texas Wine Country

This weekend brought with it a trip to Texas Wine Country! A belated birthday celebration for my friend Carrie, a group got together to drink our way through the Hill Country. Our first stop was Pedernalas Cellars in Stonewall, Texas just outside of Fredricksburg. A beautiful Fall-ish Sunday afternoon, a group of lovely ladies, a […]

Links: Two Electric Cellos and a Gratuitous University of Alabama Mention

The fiercest photo you’ll see all week: Photo of the Day: National Geographic There is simply not enough electric cello in my life I have a spaghetti squash taunting my from the kitchen counter as we speak. Prepare to die. Sadly, my favorite La Condesa creation, the Raspberry Lemonade cocktail, is not on this list.