Many of you won't know that I started my book writing career as a baby nameologist. That's right, my first book, "A is for Adam: Biblical Baby Names," came out in April of 2000, and after a basket-full of mom/marriage humor books, "A is for Atticus: Baby Names from Great Books" was released in 2008 … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey Recap #8: A Tawdry Local Brouhaha, a Tragedy and a Very Quick Wedding
Well, Golly Gumdrops, Downton addicts: A tawdry local brouhaha, a tragedy and a wedding, plus: Mrs. Patmore's face! Mary's face! So many dramatic brouhahas and faces to regard in this, the second to the last episode ever of our beloved, sudsy romp in the Yorkshire countryside of 1925. … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey Episode 7 Recap: A Crash, A Proposal, and Mrs. Hughes Finally Sorts Out Her Man
Well, if that doesn't just take the biscuit! (Never thought I would quote the vile Denker, but I do adore a cheeky British saying.) Miss Cruikshank is exposed! A possible love interest for Tom! And Carson gets his oh-so-delectable comeuppance from his blushing bride! So many things … [Read more...]
Our Love is Slow Roasted
26 years ago, this girl had a white hot Valentine's Day crush on the most unlikely fella. The bluest eyes, the whitest teeth, a mullet to die for--be still my ache-y, break-y heart! Yes, he wore fringed moccasins, and kind of talked like he just recently fell off a turnip truck, but … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey Recap #6: Violet’s on the Warpath, Carson’s on Thin Ice, and Daisy is More Annoying Than Previously Thought Possible
Steady the buffs! The Hospital drama reaches a climax this week, thanks be to God. Although, Cora is in for her MIL's wrath forever, probably, or at least until Violet shuffles off this mortal coil. The house is open for touring, and the neighbors turn up in droves to see how the other 1% … [Read more...]