Movies of 1986 … the good. The bad. The Money Pit.

Just a quick list to get you thinking about some 30-year-old movies ... of the many releases of 1986, these are my personal faves. Keep in mind: In 1986, I was nine. So my favorites tend to skew toward the juvenile. View the entire list from '86 here. Back to School ~ Rodney Dangerfield and … Continue reading Movies of 1986 … the good. The bad. The Money Pit.

The Anatomy of the College Frosh Basket

Stressed about what to get that off-to-college student in your life? Fret no more. I have the answer. Start with a plastic bin; they'll need at least 32 for their personal belongings anyway. Add TP rolls for filler as well as the first gift item...they'll need those too, mostly for non-toilet purposes. Tissues when they … Continue reading The Anatomy of the College Frosh Basket

Geek Salad Tossed Me Another Blog Prompt

In the pursuit of drafting Top Ten Lists -- or Top Five, Top 15, Top 132, whatevs -- there's a lot of self-discovery to be made. It always starts the same... someone, for some reason, asks you to list your favorite albums, movies, books, or sock brands, then slaps a finite number on it. You … Continue reading Geek Salad Tossed Me Another Blog Prompt

Hand-made thank you notes

Juli (2) and I collaborated on a few thank you note designs recently. Materials: Crayola finger paints, Project Life 2x3 cards, cardstock, assorted embellishments. The circles were made by putting pouch caps in paint.

Political Punch

I've been working with the comedy troupe The Capitol Steps this summer, creating some fun promotional and content pieces with them and the team hosting their summer residence, at Cranwell Spa & Golf Resort's new Harvest Barn stage. Recently I teamed up with a local bartender to concoct two summer sangrias -- one sweet and … Continue reading Political Punch