Yucky and Dumb: Alyssa Bereznak, Jon Finkel and Lots of Links

Magic: The Gathering

At some point yesterday I happened upon the much discussed topic of a Gizmodo intern’s not-so-nice piece she wrote about the online dating site OKCupid and Jon Finkle. Huh? [Mom, I now read everything I write like you’re reading it and you’ll just have to follow the links.] I worried over the whole line of links… Continue reading Yucky and Dumb: Alyssa Bereznak, Jon Finkel and Lots of Links

KT Tunstall How To Make a Tiger Suit Deluxe Edition Giveaway

If you’re anything like me, you know of KT Tunstall from her single “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree.” Even as I’m typing this, I have the song stuck in my head and figure it’ll be there for the next few hours. At any rate, Tunstall’s new album – Tiger Suit – hit the US… Continue reading KT Tunstall How To Make a Tiger Suit Deluxe Edition Giveaway

Perdue Whole Grain Chicken Nuggets Coupon Giveaway

Chicken nuggets are as American as apple pie and Chinese food. [I knew you wouldn’t believe me about Chinese food which is why I linked to a Ted Talk about that subject.] Just like Chinese food and apple pie, you [and your kids] probably shouldn’t be eating chicken nuggets for every meal every day of… Continue reading Perdue Whole Grain Chicken Nuggets Coupon Giveaway

Shiver and Linger: Reviews and a Contest

Let’s talk about werewolves, shall we? I know, I know. You think you’re all werewolved out, what with the whole Twilight thing. Heck, even if you’ve never seen one of the movies or read one of the books, you’re sure to have seen one of the many, many commercials. The main reason I bring up… Continue reading Shiver and Linger: Reviews and a Contest

The Ocean Between Us 11 Book Giveaway

First things first. I’m excited about this giveaway because it is huge. Really, really huge. But I’ll get to that in a minute. I was sent this book called The Ocean Between Us [affiliate link]. One of the things that interested me about the story is it’s about a Navy family. And Tucker’s in the… Continue reading The Ocean Between Us 11 Book Giveaway

American Culture is to Blame for Bad Schools

Education and learning are two things we value in this household. We also value things like bacon, really good coffee and hours and hours of sleep but believe that last one is kind of like a leprechaun – mythical. Sunday morning was a lazy morning. We had planned on getting random groceries and then going… Continue reading American Culture is to Blame for Bad Schools

Burning the Midnight Oil

monkey mat

Since I got Tucker a job [FPSRantings.com], I find myself fixing images for him in CS4 and schooling him on the ins and outs of WordPress.  Luckily, [for me] he’s a quick study.  Because of all of this schooling, I’ve been busy doing stuff for him instead of writing here.  Can you hear the violins… Continue reading Burning the Midnight Oil

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