I just went to the free hotel breakfast that usually means a pig-out on bland waffles, oily sausage and whatever muffin-bricks the hotel staff has found in the freezer. And even though I am usually very pleased with my fat, full tummy after such an indulgence, I usually want to go back to the hotel [...]
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Getting my mojo back
I hacked the holy shit out of my thumb a month ago with a mandolin. To help me regain my kitchen confidence, and I am sure hoping it would help him get laid, my husband bought me a KitchenAid Artisan 5 quart stand mixer for Valentine’s Day. I swooned. Of course, I had to try [...]
The 2010 breakthrough
Today, I was determined to make it to the gym. And, despite all kinds of deterrents, I did it. By deterrents, I really mean stupid excuses. If stupid excuses were currency, I could pay our mortgage with them and have enough left over to get that yacht I always dreamed of. And I’d be sailing [...]
Tomorrow
Tomorrow is my favorite holiday of the year. What is not to love about food and football? Not much I say. Traditional turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes and my beloved stuffing and wine, ending the evening with the greatest of holiday treats: chocolate pecan pie. Slap this fat woman and try to tell her she [...]






