Rain, Rain, Go Away
Actually, I like the rain, except when I have to commute in it. But I do think that the rain predicted for today and Sunday is going to put a damper (that only sounds like a pun) on our usual… Read moreRain, Rain, Go Away
Happy Halloween! Don’t be Scrooge McDuck
My mother always said, “I don’t care how old the person is, I’ll give them candy if they’re wearing a costume.” I don’t even draw that line. Seriously, I have given candy to the parents of trick-or-treaters. What, I suddenly… Read moreHappy Halloween! Don’t be Scrooge McDuck
Tower of Clothes
So in keeping with my ongoing overhaul-one-room-a-month plan, I took today off. Well, originally I took today off so that I could go to the Halloween parade at Baguette’s day care. But as long as I was home, I figured,… Read moreTower of Clothes
Thank You, Los Angeles
I’d like to give a special thanks to the city of Los Angeles. Because I’m sure they realized just how bad traffic would be if they shut down exits on the 405 and started construction on Sepulveda Blvd., the nearest… Read moreThank You, Los Angeles
I Love Lucy (and Lucie)
I try to remind myself and others that the two things my mother wanted most–to have a family and have a career–happened after she turned 40. –Lucie Arnaz
A Dream Come True
One morning, before I was pregnant with Baguette, Mr. Sandwich said, “I had a dream last night. I was in the hallway, and a little girl in pajamas came up to me and said, ‘Daddy, I had a bad dream…. Read moreA Dream Come True
Stuff I Made
Do you know a baby? Is that baby sassy? Tragic Sandwich Infant Creeper by TragicSandwich Hate baby clothes? Here’s a mug. Tragic Sandwich: The Muggening by TragicSandwich Hate hot beverages? Here’s a mousepad. Tragic Sandwich: The Mousepad by TragicSandwich
Blog Action Day 2011: Food
Food is distributed so unevenly in the world. A great many of us have more than we can eat–even though we can eat quite a lot. Far too many have almost none. While I can’t stop the groups that use… Read moreBlog Action Day 2011: Food
They Grow Up So Fast
Today, Baguette is 18 months old. To be precise, 18 months ago, she was one hour and fifty-two minutes old. In true Sandwich fashion, she was very disgruntled about having to start her day by waking up. Trust me, Sweetie… Read moreThey Grow Up So Fast
Romantic Comedies We’d Be Better Off Without
I know people are going to be offended. Who’s not offended when someone says, “That thing you love? I hate it with a passion.” But this morning’s post on A Cup of Jo got me thinking. While there definitely romantic… Read moreRomantic Comedies We’d Be Better Off Without