She’s a very freaky girl…

I loved Freakonomics and was very excited to learn about the “freakquel”, SuperFreakonomics. How can it not be awesome? The book covers topics such as: How is a street prostitute like a department-store Santa? Why are doctors so bad at washing their hands?...

Bye bye Mr. Coffee

I appreciate the simplicity of the design of Chemex Coffeemaker. “They” say it produces an excellent cup of coffee. And, it looks much more attractive on the counter than a big electronic...

Pete and Repeat

I didn’t think I would see two kids look more adorable than my sister and I did when we were busy sporting our Wonder Woman Underoos. And we were pretty cute…or so I thought. Until I saw my nephews in their Spiderman Underoos....

Not quite ready

I really want to get rid of my home phone. I’m old enough to still think I must have a land line, but young enough to know I could get by with just a cell phone. I only answer my phone at home if I am expecting the call. The only messages I receive at home are...