Monthly Archives: October 2012

I’m slowly accepting the fact that warm weather has left Iowa for a while. I’ve managed to stick with my mantra of “No Heat ‘Til No-vember,” so my furnace is still in summer hibernation. However, I have cranked up my … Continue reading →

Ah, the Brussels sprout. A thing of beauty. I like to think of myself as a Brussels sprout evangelist. My standard advice for almost anything is “eat more Brussels sprouts.” And I practice what I preach — I can eat … Continue reading →

I can be a bit stubborn. I like to think this is a good trait. It’s what helped me dig up a metal clothesline and hacksaw it in half so it would fit in my trash container. It’s also what prevents … Continue reading →

*Meredith — this is your official warning — you may not want to read this post. Proceed with caution. Meredith, my roommate, doesn’t really care for worms. She’s more of a dog person. I told her she never has to … Continue reading →