Month: October 2010

  • 3 keys to storytelling

    There’s a lot to keep in mind when you’re driving. Stay between the lines, watch the speed limit, check your mirrors, signal when turning, DO NOT TEXT… The list goes on and on. It’s a wonder that anyone can get in a car and go somewhere when we’re supposed to follow so many rules at…

  • Preserved in pictures

    In addition to not eating air fresheners — or maybe because of not eating air fresheners? — I had a lovely weekend in Houston with my parents. We were celebrating my mom’s birthday, which mostly meant spending time together and eating a lot of Dairy Queen. (Those mini Blizzards are the perfect size!) I also…

  • Only in Chinatown

    “DONOT EAT THE AIR FRESHENER” Does that look like something you would eat? (Well, I suppose in Chinatown, anything goes.) I’m in Houston this weekend for my mom’s birthday. What are y’all up to?

  • Writer's high

    Urgh. I tried to write a funny post showing my train of thoughts from last night, but you know what? It wasn’t funny at all. And after those gut-busting Hyperbole and a Half links, I just can’t bear to fail at funny. So here’s the deal: Monday I got squat done. Well, correction: I got…

  • Fun stuff

    I am out-of-my-mind busy at work today, so here are some links that will entertain you on my behalf: A Little Help from Your Friends Okay, this one’s not that entertaining (the rest will be, I promise!) but I wanted to share it out of the goodness of my heart. Kids need books! Do you…