I’ve used the phrase “emotional sponge” a few times this weekend in describing myself. Oh how true it is. I mean in the long run, I wouldn’t want…

Fill in the Blank 1. I can’t believe I’ve never… Broken a bone. Really, have you seen how clumsy I am? 2. Every time I think about ……

My day today? Wake up. Say goodbye to Mark. Whimper. Curse the world for getting ANOTHER COLD. Feel overall crappy. Blog. Reschedule brunch tomorrow. Not because of SNOW,…

Things I Loved As A Kiddo I loved my Boom Box more than anything in the world. And my cat Bandit. And my funky hat and red glasses?…

I *heart* Alex P. Keaton Was there anything better than his dance to the Stock Market Crash to woo his dance major girlfriend Ellen? True love. Nerdy Republican…

Why All Things Jennifer? I have my blog because without it, I would have far too much free time on my hands. 😉 It all started back in…

Midweek Endweek MIDWEEK: Wednesday night I was featured as a panelist at a Buffalo News “In’s and Out’s of Blogging” panel. Um yeah. At first, I was hesitant…

There’s no *I* One day I spelled Odysseus wrong on my blog (happens all the time actually, but I usually catch it before hitting publish.) So MARK told…

After having now, TWO nights of completely restless sleep, followed by two LONG days at work which have not even allowed for lunch breaks and seeing another long…

My adventures at the 97 Rock PRE-Valentine’s Girls Only Party My Aunt Ellen emails me last Monday and asks if I’d like to come along with her to…

Grump. Man, I’ve been a grump more times than not this past week. Not sure why although I’d like to blame hormones. I’d also like to blame not…

Patience I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end. -Margaret Thatcher I thought this one was especially appropriate since my *not quite yet…

Wrecked. Oh my God. What’s wrong with me? I feel like I’ve been sucker punched… I casually wandered over to Erin’s blog and saw her post “The Old…

Cable Television Coma Evenings Mark: “Well aren’t YOU lucky…you want to blog and there happens to be all new episodes of UFC on tonight.” (And a new episode…

“You must’ve had a fun time, because you took your pants off.” Backstory: Pretty much every time I go out and have a drink, the FIRST thing I…

My cousin Brenda when she was oh, about 5 years old would proudly declare here three favorite songs were “Beat It, Eat It and Jump.” Currently? My three…

Sometimes I worry about the fact that I have no pulse whatsoever on the new music in the world. And sometimes I see things like this list, which…

On the quest for a better recipe for coconut macaroons, I came across this blog post. Odysseus and the macaroons Each time I walk into the kitchen, I…

Lowest of the Low and Ron Hawkins Ah. My favourite band. And by far my favourite singer/songwriter in the entire world. For several years in a row after…

Note to Self for Christmas Dear Self, Next year in early November (late October) when the Christmas Music bug hits…remember to START WRITING OUT CHRISTMAS CARDS and wrapping…

Toddler A is now a wee bit over 2.7 years old. I called up her daddy tonight to answer a question. Of course I heard Toddler A squealing…

I think the FedEx man might have ruined Christmas. This morning, I stayed in bed late, drove Mark to work and then came home to get ready for…

Most Excellent Cookie Karma! I swear to God, my cookie karma is dead on this year. Almost every single batch I’ve made the last two nights tastes like…

Giant Inflatables? Anything OVERSIZED and INFLATABLE would be outlawed. OUTLAWED. Call me QueenRobin Hood. I’d rob from the tacky and give to the poor and mandate that such…

Really?  I mean, really? I’m gonna get PAID to do this? You want me to mingle? Really? And we have staff to set up and tear down and…

First day! New job! I was up all night-last night. And watched each hour pass on the alarm clock. Not because I brought home a brand new baby…

Last weekend Mark and I headed out to Montréal, Quebec for a long weekend. The ride took about 6.5 hours, not too bad! We have friends out there,…