Monthly Archives: September 2009

A Nutritionally Shocking Experience at PF Chang’s

For me, chain restaurants are usually chosen only out of desperation. I’m not a food snob—but I do prefer to support the local food growers and the restaurants that keep them in business. And, I’m just lucky to live in an area teeming with amazing food and restaurant choices. But I recently needed a safe [...]

Myrmidon

noun an unscrupulously faithful follower; a henchman The WOTD in a sentence

Littoral

adjective 1. of or pertaining to the shore 2. (noun) the region lying along the shore The WOTD in a sentence

Risible

adjective 1. of or relating to laughter; 2. causing laughter; 3. laughable, ludicrous, comical The WOTD in a sentence

Coco and Cookie NeedED a Home–and Found One

A post about dogs, the power of online networking, the effect of a well-written plea, and the desire of good people to do a good deed now and again.

Coco and Cookie Need a Home

Editor’s note: these are not my dogs. In fact, I do not know them or the family. But I know the heartache the family must be feeling. I can’t imagine separating my animals (or giving them away, for that matter). They’re trying hard to find a good home before they move overseas. So I’m giving [...]

The Day Everything Changed

A freelance writer reflects on the events of 9/11, and how she and her husband made a commitment to change their lives in the aftermath.

Winsome

adjective 1. Sweetly or innocently charming 2. Winning, engaging

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