October is my excuse to watch nothing but horror movies… and supernatural 1980s musicals.

I love horror movies year-round - if they're good, they're scary, and if they're bad, they're funny, so my theory is you can't lose. ArcherVision has been very accepting of my horrorphilia lately, as I force him to watch screamfest after slasher after thriller, all in the name of being festive. In the last few … Continue reading October is my excuse to watch nothing but horror movies… and supernatural 1980s musicals.

Blogtoberfest Conversations -‘Decisions’

 It's October, my favorite month! I've decided that in honor of this crisp, autumnal, spooktacular time, I am going to try my best to post every day for the next 31 days, writing about all things Octobery.That said, here's post #1, whereinJustine and Jax talk Halloween costumes, and Teen vascillates from Judy Garland to pirate … Continue reading Blogtoberfest Conversations -‘Decisions’

TSB reaches 300, Let’s do the Twist, and Interview with Allie Larkin, Fun Chicken Memories, Thematic Photographic, more

In 2007, I started Thirty-something Bloggers, and as I say in my About section, it's one of the greatest things I've ever done. I've met so many fantastic bloggers and made new friends as we work together to make TSB and our own blogs, careers, and lives better. Late last week, we welcomed our 300th … Continue reading TSB reaches 300, Let’s do the Twist, and Interview with Allie Larkin, Fun Chicken Memories, Thematic Photographic, more

A Pen in One Hand, a Fork in the Other

You know that old adage that you can always spot a journalist at an event, because they're the ones shoving food from the buffet table in their pockets? Sure, it's an adage that doesn't roll off the tongue that easily, but it's true nevertheless. I've attended many a benefit dinner with a deliberately over-sized purse. … Continue reading A Pen in One Hand, a Fork in the Other

Good Vibrations

Freedom singers, hula hoops, wrestling masks, hot-air balloons, orzo salad ... the list of unlikely sights I saw crammed into one field at the Green River Music Festival yesterday is a mile long. This was my first trip to the annual event, and the mash-up of colors, sounds, experiences, and most importantly, good vibes has … Continue reading Good Vibrations