Summer Lovin’
One of the tell-tale signs that you have found yourself in the pit of summer is the endless stream of reruns and brainless shows that can be found on TV. Well, don’t despair gentle audience for I have
discovered an oasis of entertainment within the blighted landscape of summer TV. If you have not discovered the light and funny “My Boys” on TBS well then, let me introduce you. This comedy is based on a 30-something young woman named PJ, who is a sports-journalist writing about baseball in Chicago. PJ is a younger, cooler version of myself (or at least I like to think so). She is surrounded by her poker-playing guy friends and brother (played by the crazy-funny Jim Gaffigan) and they seem to insulate her from dating. She is a tom-boy to beat all tom-boys but also sweet, tender and funny. The best part of the show is her narrative of the world around her, her analogies to sports and her relationship with her brother. (Jim Gaffigan’s running commentary on suburban living is hilarious). The show airs on Thursday nights at 8:30 central – I invite you to watch.
Yes Virginia, You Can Eat Brownies While On a Diet
So remember when I made that pathetic plea for cookies while on a diet? Remember when I begged all of you to send me something I could eat that was also chocolate? Well, never underestimate the power of the Internet (or Grayskull but that is a different post). I’d like to let everyone know that I owe my friend Laura my next born child for giving me perhaps the shortest and most yummy and yet healthy brownie recipe known to man. Are you ready for it? Can you handle it?
1 box of low-sugar chocolate cake mix
1 can Pumpkin puree (NOT pie filling)
Mix, spread in a lightly greased 9×13 pan and bake for about 20 mins at 350.
I have to admit that I was highly suspect of this recipe. I’ve tried using vegetable purees in recipes before and they have been a disaster. When I mixed my two ingredients it appeared dry and gummy and I thought “this is going to taste awful”. I did use a lightly greased spatula to spread the batter because it was very sticky, but once baked these little morsels of chocolate goodness were heavenly. I think next time I’m going to add nuts and drizzle a little cream cheese frosting. Hhmm, perhaps that might negate some of the healthy goodness, you think?
When English Teachers Have Children
Lucy: We’re going back to our house Max
Max: MY house?
Lucy: No, OUR house.
Max: MY house!
Lucy: No, OUR HOUSE
Max: MY house!
Lucy: Mommy, when there are two people and they are talking and one asks “is this your house” don’t you answer “yes, this is OUR house?”
Me: Well, yes, when you are referring to two people living in the same house you would use “our” and when it is only one person living in the house you would use “my”
Lucy: Right, Max you are supposed to say OUR house Ok?
Max: OUR house?
Lucy: Right, OUR house.
I’m so proud, I shed a small tear.
