Category Archives: Media
Batty about Boxes: Masu Edition
Actually, I think there are bat homes called bat boxes, a concept I find troubling — can a weasel box be far behind? But I was using batty in it’s colloquial meaning: I love boxes. Shoe boxes, Faberge boxes, Whitman’s … Continue reading
Apron of the Day:”Truly, Madly, Mauvely” and my Favorite Movie
This apron’s name didn’t surface until I was almost finished with it. Then it popped in the Naming portion of my brain — which is overdeveloped. Truly, Madly, Mauvely. Here’s a closeup of the aubergine print, pleasingly purple. The verso … Continue reading
Filed under A yard of fabric, Apron of the Day, Media, Sewing
End of Year Lists
I’m not talking about New Year’s resolutions (I have yet to keep one, so why bother?) or Christmas lists –somehow Christmas has become much simpler. I’m talking about those “Best of” lists that bloom in the first week of December, … Continue reading
Filed under Books, Collections, Five bucks or fewer, Media, Worth it anyway
The Cheapest and Cheerfullest Thanksgiving
Yeah, I missed a table of family and I missed my Wednesday ritual of preparing the pies, the cranberry sauce and blanching brussel sprouts. But, oh, so much to be grateful for, like Rafa Nadal pulling off a tough match against Andy … Continue reading
Filed under Food, History, Media, The 'Ville
Site of the Day: The British Monarchy
Queen Elizabeth has a Facebook page. Go revel: http://www.facebook.com/TheBritishMonarchy No, you can’t Friend her. But you can read the Court Circular! One or another of her lame sons or grandsons are doing Good Works (when they’re not dressing inappropriately at Hallowe’en parties, fighting … Continue reading
Filed under Free, History, Media, Politics, Site of the Day
Mrs. Peel, You’re Needed — My Once and Always Heroine
I wish I could say that my lifetime role model was Marie Curie, Mother Teresa or Mahalia Jackson. Jane Goodall, maybe, or Margaret Mead. Wonderful dames, all, but I regret to say that the woman I’ve always yearned to be … Continue reading
Filed under History, How Cool is That?, Media
Site of the Day: Hyperbole and a Half
Your bloggiste has a headache, a deadline and a noisy cat who just can’t believe that I refuse to open a fourth can of cat food tonight — that would be two over his dinnertime average. He’s pushing my left elbow with … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Free, HeeHee, How Cool is That?, Media, Site of the Day
Site of the Day:The History Chef
If you’ve followed my food writing around for awhile, you know I’m a food history geek. Go the the History section at http://margaretmcarthur.com/ to see how deeply psyched I am at this part of the food world. I’m thrilled to introduce … Continue reading
Filed under Free, History, How Cool is That?, Media, Site of the Day
Robert Mitchum and Robert Downey Jr.: Two Dangerous Men
We watched the 2009 movie Sherlock Holmes last night, a fun bit of fluff set in the days when Sherlock and Dr. Watson were young and studly. What the world needs now is a hot Doctor Watson, and we got that … Continue reading
Filed under A Couple of Bucks, Art, History, Media
Site of the Day: Passive Aggressive Notes
I had a dream (nightmare?) last night that included employees from every job I’ve ever had. As far as I can remember, we were putting on a talent show and everyone, from Miss Neel at Holt’s, Les Lingelfelter at Unisys, … Continue reading
Filed under Free, HeeHee, How Cool is That?, Into the Mystic, Media, Site of the Day
