Whether you’re particularly tuned to politics, sports, celebrity, etc., salacious news is irresistible, but I never, ever could understand how people could so plainly celebrate and take advantage of the trials of Britney Spears. The distress was palpable, and the situation was so sad for her and her kids.

It’s subsequently been really refreshing to see photos . . . → Read More: Welcome Back, Brit

This morning while Laurel was working on a Bob the Builder puzzle, she remarked, “Mommy, you know what’s funny? Bob the Builder always looks happy even though he’s always so busy!”

This simple observation stopped me in my (frenzied house tidying) tracks. From my own experience, and from a majority of what I read about friends, family, . . . → Read More: Something To Strive For

We recently received a phone call from our (actually very awesome) mortgage broker, which reminded me of this hilarious Subprime Primer Powerpoint slide presentation (which made the email rounds earlier this year). The Etch a Sketch style illustrations crack me up, as does the disturbingly reflective narrative. Warning: profanity included.

I’m not sure of the original source; . . . → Read More: The Subprime Primer

I love the spectacle of figure skating, but ever since Michelle Kwan and Sasha Cohen left the competitive circuit following the 2006 Olympics, the field has been lackluster. Some blame the now not-so-new technical points scoring system (which forces skaters to cram in tricks), but the reality is that no one in the women’s field has . . . → Read More: Rooting for Kwan & Cohen Comebacks