The Day the Music Died

If hit me this past weekend that I have not been a good student of pop culture, specifically music.
Growing up I was heavily involved in music knowing everything from countdown stats to band member bios, but as I got older I started to let go of my passion, not because I wanted to, but [...]

Is it in the Water? (And How Can I Avoid It?!)

It’s been awhile since I checked my pregnancy chart. Let’s review who’s pregnant now:

Angelina Jolie
Ashlee Simpson – depending on whom you believe
Nicole Kidman still
Gwen Stefani
Jessica Alba
Tori Spelling
Jamie Lynn Spears

This list never seems to officially go away does it?
But if it wasn’t for them, maternity clothes would not look hot. [...]

Minding the (Generation) Gap

More and more I’m noticing subtle signs of age.
Not wrinkles or hot flashes, but pop culture references.
Let me explain. The other night I went out with some old college friends to a bar in downtown Reno. By chance it was cluttered with fresh University of Nevada graduates, many wearing their gowns and caps or [...]

¾ is the New Full

‘Bitch is the New Black’ is now so five minutes ago.
If you drive a car anywhere in this country, you know what I mean by this phrase.
With fuel prices rising every second, three-fourths is the New Full.
How many people can afford a full tank of gas nowadays? I sure can’t especially with [...]

Littering the Earth with Letters

First off I just want to say that everyday should Earth Day. Duh! We need to save Mother Earth before she kills us.
That goes without saying.
But I also have noticed that humans like to litter their immediate environment with rules on metal signs, billboards, chalkboards, post-its, napkins, whatever.
For instance, while I was in [...]

Pondering Life’s Tough Questions

Last night I was rudely awakened by stomach cramps, so to soothe myself I ate some ice cream and started thinking about life.
Why? Because that’s what you do at 3am people!
As I waited for my Advil to kick in, I came up with a list of questions….  
 

When did Cadillacs become cool again? [...]

I’d Quit My Day Job for This!

Can there be any better job than this? Taking care of lots of baby pandas… come on!

 

Good to Know They Got Old Too!

In case you missed this morning’s Today Show.
I smell another summer reunion tour don’t you? Think they should change their name though.

Cinematic Adventures for a Colorful Life

I love color. Not only does it brighten up my day (literally), but it also helps me see the world through an artist’s eye.  
This weekend I spent a few hours watching Foster’s House for Imaginary Friends on the Cartoon Network.  

I will admit I’m a little old to be watching cartoons, but they still make me [...]

The New Barney 2.0

Who knew that a giant child-like dinosaur would turn 20 years old? And at that, could theoretically legally drink starting next year?
Oh yes my friends Barney turns 20 this year!
Times flies when you’ve never seen an episode and have no idea the show still runs daily on PBS! And nevermind, that there’s million [...]