Yesterday, I sat and listened to several men in my office talk about sports for what felt like hours (but was, to be fair, probably more like 20 minutes). “I […]
Katie McDowell
What’s up, docs? Weekend off equals bingefest
After a month of six-day work weeks, today marks the first day of the first full weekend I’ve had to myself in what feels like ages. Which means I’ll likely […]
They’ll make me a real detective after this, right?
In completely uninteresting news, today is my birthday. Aside from being fully aware that no one besides my parents actually cares, I also can attest that there is absolutely nothing […]
He got us all right: Wishing Pops a happy ‘Gotcha Day’
Valentine’s Day may be just behind us, but there’s an even bigger celebration of love brewing this week. Because this Saturday marks one full year since my big senior boy, […]
What to watch when you hate the Super Bowl (or anytime you want, really)
The last time I recall having anything even tangentially to do with the Super Bowl, I was sitting in a corner, wearing a bicycle helmet and being told to chug […]
Once a horror junkie, always a horror junkie
Given my lofty aspirations when it comes to espousing a healthier lifestyle that benefits both the earth and its animals, you might think my entertainment choices would follow suit. That, […]
Time to get this new year’s resolution started
As part of my New Year’s resolutions, I vowed to find the time to get back to writing this column every week. Seeing as how this page ran minus my […]
Un-Christmas-y Christmas off makes for the perfect present
Just yesterday, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed and came across a photo posted by a vintage-seller I follow. In it, she was sitting cross-legged on the floor with […]
It’s cold outside, bring those pets in
I am not a big fan of winter. In truth, I hate almost everything about it, save for the excuse to buy more coats and boots. Which, given my inclination […]
Thanksgiving may be over, but the gratitude keeps on going
As the veil of the all-American carb coma called Thanksgiving is likely just beginning to lift for most of you, I doubt the holiday has managed to slip your minds, […]
