Category Archives: random

bbq

Chicagolina Girl

Posted in random, on Sep 8, 2011 by Kelly
I ordered this for dinner tonight. You just say ‘BBQ’ and it’s there…pulled pork, slaw, and well, I’m had.

svconfidential

Sweet Valley…not so confidential

I grew up in the 80s, at the library. Between the ages of 9ish and 13ish, I could not get enough Sweet Valley High. Turns out, most of my friends, …

cruise2010

All I have to do is dream

For my almost-wordless Wednesday: I’m looking at this picture from our cruise last year, looking at the stinking snow out our window, and looking at this fabulous pricing on Carnival …

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Happy Hallow-deals…

Posted in random, on Oct 30, 2010 by Kelly
“Buzzette” and “Blanche” are dancing with joy over these! Thanks to Tammy for sending these to me… Enjoy! Here’s a round-up of a few current restaurant deals and coupons… * …

lifeasweknowit

Posted in random, on Oct 25, 2010 by Kelly
Or, Will I Ever Again Go to the Movies and Not Inject Myself Into the Depicted Fictional (and likely, Completely Implausible), Situation? I admit it, when it comes to movies, …

Lazy, hazy, crazy days of…late June…

Posted in random, on Jun 2, 2010 by Kelly
I love June. I love playing outside after dinner. I love having the windows open in the house and always the sunroof open in my car. I love riding the …

In which I tick off everyone

Posted in random, on Sep 9, 2009 by Kelly
Admittedly, when we are not in the midst of a national election or a severe catastrophe, I am not much of a news buff. I turn on my beloved WGN …

Leisure

Posted in random, reflections, on Jul 22, 2009 by Kelly
About 150 or so people told me last week that we should take a few weeks off, beginning this week. That’s been the plan, but you know about plans. Today …

The gazebo in Steger

I lived in South Chicago Heights, but Steger is where I grew up. It’s where the schools were, the library, the Dari Whip were. It’s where all my first jobs …

Entertainment… and some faith

Posted in faith!, random, on May 19, 2009 by Kelly
So I experienced a few pinnacles in entertainment over this past week. Here are my thoughts: (under the cut, of course; possible spoilers for Grey’s Anatomy, Star Trek, Angels & …