Leap Day: Make It Count

Hooray for an extra day!  But why can't it be a Saturday instead of a Monday?  Ugh.  2016 has a leap year, so there is an extra day in February.  We get a leap year every 4 years based on the fact that a complete orbit of the earth around our sun takes exactly 365.2422 days to complete. …

Rupert Giles: True Father Figure

"Family" the sixth episode of season 5, taught us that family is not dependent on blood relations.  All of the Scoobies stand up for and stand beside Tara when her dad tries to take her away from Sunnydale.  They showed us they are her true family.  Even if Tara was a demon, they would have …

Moms of Horror and the Lessons They Taught Me

Mother's Day is a modern tradition to honor and celebrate motherhood and mothers in society.  It is also a time to reflect on all the awesome lessons we have been taught by our mothers or by other mothers.  My own mother taught me so many things that prepared me for the real world.  She has …

Wanna Taste My Lucky Charms?

There have been many exciting events the past few days!  First we had our second Friday the 13th of 2015 (we will have one more in November).  Then the next day was a Pi Day for the record books: 3.14.15 @ 9:26:53 AM/PM.  And to end it all we are seeing green from wall to …

The Tacky Christmas Sweater: Just Add Glitter

We've all seen them.  We all know someone who has worn them.  And we, ourselves, probably wore them from time to time growing up thinking they were sensible, cool, and appropriate items of fashion.  How did we not know how tacky they truly were?  I think there were instances where we did, as a lot …

The Perfect Eggnog

The holidays just aren't complete without my daily tonic of homemade eggnog, also called egg milk punch.  I tend to stay away from calling it the latter because "milk punch" sounds a little gross (almost like we threw in some milk on a frozen sorbet and cracked open some eggs on it- yikes).  I tried …

Black Christmas: A List of Ho-Ho-Horror Movies

It is getting darker and colder as we approach the end of the year.  These are the nights that should be filled with holiday cocktails and our most beloved Christmas movies.  I want to remind everyone that in addition to the classic films out, there are also plenty of Christmas horror movies they can watch …

My Christmas Wish To You

Christmas and Halloween have always been my favorite holidays.  No, it's not the candy and the presents.  It's that most people seem to come alive and be joyous during these times.  My friends and family become lively and engaged.  I love watching people be enthused and happy about something.  Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in …

Ho Ho No: Christmas Albums That Make You Choke On Your Eggnog

While the big day is fast approaching, I cannot help but immerse myself in all of the great Christmas music.  I've been to a chorus show, seen a Christmas musical, and loaded my playlist up with tons of holiday songs.  From snow globes to ornaments, even my Christmas decorations are pouring out music.  Now that …

Merry Christmas. Shitter Was Full!

I love December.  After October, it is my favorite month of the year.  The weather is typically grey and windy with chances of snow here and there.  Work life seems to slow down while everyone is on vacation.  Holiday movies evoking childhood memories flood my DVR.  The annual Doctor Who Christmas Special.  There are usually …