In last July's tater tot post, I asked what you would rename yourself if you had the option? Or are you content with the name you were given at birth? For a long time, I didn't like my name. That is to say, I didn't think my name suited me. I didn't feel like a… Continue reading What’s in a Name?
Author: Kari
A Year Without Facebook
As of this month, I haven't had a Facebook account in over a year. Last year, I wrote about my decision to leave Facebook, and I discussed my reasons for doing so. In the comments, many readers agreed with me, but I don't want to alienate those of you who use Facebook. That isn't the… Continue reading A Year Without Facebook
Why Chicago Needs a John Hughes Museum by Moira Rose
In 2015, I wrote a blog post titled "Why Chicago Needs a John Hughes Museum." But the explanation was flimsy, and given the testosterone-heavy, estrogen-depleted atmosphere in Hollywood, it felt like I needed to read the room better. I unpublished the post several years ago and promptly forgot about it. Until one day, while working on… Continue reading Why Chicago Needs a John Hughes Museum by Moira Rose
Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Episode 28
If you're new to my blog, welcome! Here is an explanation of the tater tot post. John Hughes tour Mike and I organized our first John Hughes tour a few weekends ago. It was eight hours of laughter, quotes, 80s new wave music, food, and fun. It was exactly what I didn't realize I needed… Continue reading Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Episode 28
What Books Are On Your To Be Read List?
I keep a TBR list on my phone. What is a TBR? It's definitely not this: TBR stands for "to be read", and a TBR list is a list of books I wish to read. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I've devised a system that I've been working on since the pandemic. Because I'm a… Continue reading What Books Are On Your To Be Read List?
From Where I’m Sitting
On the Fourth of July, I was walking around my backyard with Biscuits and I mentioned to Mike how lovely everything is in our yard this time of year. Last year, I was dealing with the end of my perimenopause, migraines, a pandemic, and a slew of other issues. I had only recently started taking… Continue reading From Where I’m Sitting