Tag: social concerns

TToT – Getting the Year Started Edition

Happy 2014 and welcome to the first TToT for the year! In an effort to get to a movie I am most thankful for having received as a Christmas gift, I am dispensing with any sort of crafty and witty introduction. I’ve got popcorn to pop, people. And yes, I’m counting that movie gift up…

By Lisa January 3, 2014 Off

No Answers

I just finished reading today’s news…not that I don’t already know what’s going on. The faces of the Sandy Hook victims on my screen actually startled me and brought instant tears to my eyes. But we refused to turn on the television or boot up the Internet with our daughter anywhere close enough to absorb one…

By Lisa December 17, 2012 Off

No Words

Of course, the Nation and the World’s eyes and hearts are turned to Sandy Hook, CT today. Like everyone, Fab Hub and I would like to know why…what causes something like this to happen? But there is no answer, no explanation, nor will there ever likely be – at least not one that satisfies. Zilla…

By Lisa December 15, 2012 Off

No Ordinary Fish Story

I am really not a TV watcher.   In fact, I am what you might call an avid hater. However, I do enjoy the occasional diversion on particular occasions and for particular interests.  I love a good movie and there are a few late night re-runs that are welcome company on sleepless nights. But sometimes, a TV event comes…

By Lisa August 13, 2012 Off

Chocolate, Anyone?

At the market yesterday, Kidzilla picked out a whole bunch of great things.  Among other standards, she selected a golden plumcot and a mango nectarine.  Can’t wait to try these.  She also picked out some amazing chocolate. My kid loves dark chocolate – really dark chocolate.  This Little Foodie has remarkably mature taste for a…

By Lisa August 11, 2012 Off