We are major criminals on the digital entertainment front. Between smartphones, tablets and iPods, there are six portable digital devices at our disposal (!!) and man do we make good use of them. We play games and watch TV and movies. Tabby has reading and math flashcards on them. We have books both for adults [...]
Call the Midwife. Lovely British Drama based on the memoirs of a midwife who worked in London’s East End in the 1950s. Wonderful stories about interesting people. You can watch the first season on Amazon for $9.45 and S2 is on PBS in March. YurBuds – these are amazing headphones. They actually stay put while [...]
I somehow managed to read 74 books (my goal for the year was 65). This is probably the only goal (of the ones I wrote down, I mean) that I actually achieved this year, so yay to me. Since I “read” audio books, it’s actually easier for me to keep on track when I’m super [...]
I have been bringing home my laptop a lot lately. Like A LOT. Like it practically never leaves my side. So when I’m at home and I need to pull it out to do some work, I like to turn on the TV for a little mindless entertainment and reward. Between the laptop and the [...]
As usual, it’s our own version of semi-organized chaos over here. Just a sampling of what we’ve been up to: We’re busily planning our summer camping trips. Sites book up FAST. We’ve already got two trips planned, one to Sand Dunes in May and one to Rocky Mountain National Park in June. Add to that [...]
2011 isn’t quite done yet, but I know that my reading time will probably be somewhat diminished over the next 25 days. This year, I set a goal for myself to read 60 books (it was 52 last year, though I actually finished 62) and when I finish my current book, that goal will be [...]
A friend sent me a text (at 9:30 PM, no less) last night, wanting to see if I want to run a 10mile race with her on Sept 5 (i.e. less than two weeks from now). And of course, I said yes. I’m probably slightly mental and a bit sleep deprived, or maybe bolstered by [...]
I meant to post yesterday, but somehow I blinked and the day was over. Well I will make up for it today. Or not … we’ll see. So what is going on? We leave for Nashville in about a week (our insane neighbor and his pit bulls and AK-47s is watching our place, so don’t [...]
I doubt it will surprise you, but I didn't play a lot of games or see a lot of movies or TV in 2010 … at least not compared with other years of my existence. I spent most of my time working and being with my family. But I fit some in here and there. [...]
I set myself a goal to read 52 books (one book per week) for the whole of 2010. I honestly had no idea if I could do it or not. I rely on audio books for my reading. I listen to them on my commute as well as when I’m doing tedious sort of work [...]
My name is Jess. I'm a 30ish wife and working mommy. I love spending time with my family and friends, crafting up weird and beautiful things, cooking delicious food and running lots of miles to work it off. I love chocolate, wine, Photoshop, my Nikon and sleeping in. I do freelance design work for fun and marginal profit at JKN Designs. This is my blog. Read more »
