Mother’s Day
Well, this Sunday is Mother’s Day. My mother has been dead for over two decades, so I will obviously not be shopping, just remembering. I can remember a gift that my siblings and I got together to give her one… Continue Reading
Blame, Badgers and Dumbasses
Scents That Are Emotional Armor, Or Emotional Swords
Well, it’s been a pretty crazy few weeks here in Lake Woebegon, as you all know. Faceplant on Santa Monica that made for a bloody nose. A trip to “Urgent Care” where I was told that yes, I did have… Continue Reading
Off Topic: Cocktails
Oh, I know it seems like I haven’t reviewed anything in a while and it’s true. But this week has been pretty brutal: my symptoms from the concussion actually showed up this week and I just couldn’t stomach scents. (my… Continue Reading
Off Topic: Tea, Or I Might Be The April Fool
Schozzola update: It’s better, but it’s still not pretty. I did get a slight concussion, which I am powering through, since I have to. There has been an endless stream of workers in the building for various things, mostly making… Continue Reading
Still Sick
Fever and the whole nine yards. I also got some sad news of Quinn, the mascot at the Birchwood Inn in the Bershires has died after 16 years creating guests (and cadging bacon.) Quinn made everyone at the inn feel… Continue Reading
Happy Holidays!
I figure that because of the holiday you are (I hope) spending time with your family, logical family or friends or just enjoying a day off. I’m doing a “spring” cleaning in expectation of my BFF “Bitsy” coming in for… Continue Reading
Off Topic: Chicken Soup
Well, the old sniffer is out of commission this week due to a cold. One of the few upsides of this is that I get to indulge in one of my favorite foods: chicken soup. Now, I now I am… Continue Reading