ReStoring for Halloween

One of my favorite places to go, not just shop, is the ReStore. I’ve lived in two cities in the last two decades, and thankfully both of them had a local ReStore; a few years ago, I found a third location near where I was working at the time. No two ReStores are the same; … Continue reading ReStoring for Halloween

Blogtober Playlist 2023

Blogtober Playlist 2023, runtime = 52 minutes It’s back! The annual Blogtober playlist, as painstakingly curated by me. This year’s vibe: alt, vintage folk, and Americana with dark and brooding leanings, punctuated by violent jolts of electro pop. The chosen ones are listed below, with the playlists of 2022 and 2021 not far behind. You’re … Continue reading Blogtober Playlist 2023

Count Crocula: Blogtober Retail Spotlight

A trip to our local outlet mall rarely goes by without a visit to Crocs, so my nine-year-old can add to her seemingly infinite supply of Jibbitz. However, this weekend the Croc store was chock full of frightful footwear in celebration of spooky season, and I was compelled to share some of the spoils. The … Continue reading Count Crocula: Blogtober Retail Spotlight

Fry Me to the Moon

Moon-inspired fast-food shines during Japan’s Tsukimi season In Japan, fall festival season starts with Tsukimi (月見), celebrating and honoring the autumn moon. Like most festivals, food is a big component with some long-held, traditional dishes, including Dango rice balls, Kenchin-jiru (a fall-vegetable soup) and virtually any dish modified with an ironically sunny-side-up egg meant to … Continue reading Fry Me to the Moon