Grown-Up Day

Mr. Sandwich and I both work for a state organization, which means that we get today off in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Baguette’s day care, on the other hand, is open. Most of the time, if work is closed,… Read moreGrown-Up Day

What’s In a Meme?

I got this from The Harried Mom. Read. Write your own post. Pass it on. 1. What were you doing 10 years ago? 2003. Really? That was 10 years ago? I guess so, because Mr. Sandwich and I were well… Read moreWhat’s In a Meme?

Oscar Surprise

I spent much of my adult life across the country from my best friend. But we still managed to watch the Oscars together–we’d just call each other 20 times during the broadcast to say, “That dress is amazing!” “That dress… Read moreOscar Surprise

Persistence Cooking

Baguette has a cold, which makes her both snuggly and querulous, sometimes in the same moment. Which means that it’s not necessarily easy to cook. But since I’m making an effort to use what I have, I’m soldiering on (not… Read morePersistence Cooking

More Random Thoughts: Insomniac Edition

I’ve been crazy busy for the last couple of weeks, which means that I haven’t had time to think enough to develop a real blog post. It doesn’t help that Baguette has had several bad nights of sleep. Apparently tonight… Read moreMore Random Thoughts: Insomniac Edition

Santa Barbara Is My Happy Place

Donkeys and zoo and park and cottage and more park. And, of course, a new hat.

Pick Your Park

As we were heading out today, one of our neighbors walked by. We said we were going to the park, and she said, “Is it a nice park?” I honestly didn’t know how to answer that. We’re lucky enough to… Read morePick Your Park

Top 10 Movie Quotes

This week’s Monday Listicles is 10 Best Movie Quotes. So if you’ve ever wondered what Mr. Sandwich and I sit around quoting, well, here’s your answer. And while we’re at it, do you recognize any of these? 1) “But I… Read moreTop 10 Movie Quotes

Random Thoughts

I have posts I want to write, but I also have a cold or a sinus infection or something, and I’ll get to them later. In the meantime, here are some things that I noticed or that occurred to me… Read moreRandom Thoughts

Holiday “Classics” I Can’t Stand

1) A Christmas Story–It was funny once. But every year? 2) Miracle on 34th Street–I’d probably love it if it were 45 minutes long. But it isn’t. 3) Home Alone–AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH! 4) The Polar Express–So creepy. 5) Love Actually–I actually don’t… Read moreHoliday “Classics” I Can’t Stand