I'm not going to break down my reactions to the performers last night. Lots of other blogs do it and I can't compete with them. (I'll just say that of the 11, Stewart and I decided Jordin was the total package last night.) Instead, I'd like to offerAN OPEN LETTER TO THE STAGE … [Read more...]

I did not fully engage in this movie, because from what I've read and the one clip I saw (during the Oscars when they were reviewing the Best Male Actor category) it seemed pretty intense and somewhat violent. And I've written before about how sensitive I am to such media in the … [Read more...]

Thanks for all of your comments about my mess under the TV. I followed all the advice...except for putting a lock on the door. It is wonderful to see what we actually have. No need for Netflix yet. The wire cubes hold home movies, some workout tapes, some kids' stuff, and a … [Read more...]

This is how it looks right now. Basically, it's a guest bedroom with a changing table/dresser combo and a crib mattress in it. I am planning to change the bed linens to something that has blue in it and add some nautical art and knick knackage. Note the new quilt that is draped … [Read more...]

This is our DVD and VHS collections. Every few months I swear I'm going to organize it and stack it in such a way that you can actually see what we have. But I wind up dumping stuff in there to get it out of the way when people come over.The problem is, this is just the plain, … [Read more...]