Category Archives: Sassy, Snarky or Savvy {Reflections}

Now and Then . . .

I am sometimes struck by the reality of how much our world has changed over the last 70 or so years… aren’t you? (partial image source) At Long Beach today, I overheard two girls talking about truly “deep” and serious topics like “is the freshmen fifteen really real?” and how “being curvier than somebody elseContinue reading “Now and Then . . .”

NPR does Kiss 108. . .

Today I learned that NPR isn’t merely the smarmy, self-proclaimed grassroots news database I had always assumed it to be. Oh sure, I knew it was reputable. I’d heard the occasional enlightening broadcast, but today my understanding of the NPR world was shifted on its axis. It’s like that time I found out my churchContinue reading “NPR does Kiss 108. . .”

A Good Rain

Many soggy New England-ers might hate me for admitting to this, given our recent endowment of raindrops, but I love rain. I find it soothing in a way that I may not ever be able to explain in a way that makes sense. Rain is bittersweet, cleansing, peaceful. It is the promise of renewal andContinue reading “A Good Rain”

Life’s Lemons

You know, sometimes a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. Take this princess for example: “Hey, Princess! It’s me, Prince Philip. I could slay that Dragon for you . . . with my HANDSOMENESS.” “Hey Philip, does this sound like a phone hanging up?” Here is a prime example of a little lady rollingContinue reading “Life’s Lemons”

Vlogbrothers: Saying it Best.

You haven’t heard of the Vlogbrothers?! Ever since watching the French Revolution Series (Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3), I have been unabashedly in love. I stumbled across this youtubular sensational mashup of family, humor, nerd-dom, and information, and then realized that John Green was actually the same John Green who wrote Looking ForContinue reading “Vlogbrothers: Saying it Best.”

Job Titles

I am a teacher. That word comes with lots of baggage. The word teacher makes some people all warm and fuzzy while throwing others into PTSD flashbacks.  Add to that the fact that I am a  French teacher, and it garners some interesting reactions. Actually, there are really only two major responses to the revelation that IContinue reading “Job Titles”

I hope I’m This Interesting at 84!

My Unprofessional Reactions and Reflections: The first 25 thoughts to go through my mind while watching 84th Academy Awards Preface: It is truly magnificent that I can sit on my couch under my snuggly blanket with my scraggly-looking hair and watch beautiful people . . . who have spent hours (or days) getting ready forContinue reading “I hope I’m This Interesting at 84!”

15 Ways to Share the Love . . .

I firmly believe what the author Rose Franken said! In keeping with this spirit, I would like to give you all some last-minute Valentine Ideas to share your love with people with an acceptable degree of silliness! 1.) Love Like a Fat Kid: This would be cute accompanied with the gift of cake, no? 2.)Continue reading “15 Ways to Share the Love . . .”

Valentine LOVE: Hating Valentine’s Day is Lame

Who doesn’t love Valentine’s Day?!? via Valentines Day is the perfect holiday; my favorite, actually! I submit that it should really be everyone’s favorite, actually. I mean, it’s a day consecrated to telling everyone how much you love them. What could be better? You get to eat chocolate, love on people and wear bright, warm,Continue reading “Valentine LOVE: Hating Valentine’s Day is Lame”