I spy St. Louis

I love everything about this video. It was created by Brian Williamson, an uber-talented co-worker, for a design conference next year. The music is by Christopher Ave, another uber-talented co-worker. I’ve already adopted the song, “Mad Designers,” as the theme song for my detective agency. Oh, did I mention I have a detective agency? I’ve… Continue reading I spy St. Louis

I’ve got the blues (and reds and greens and purples)

While cleaning out the bathroom cabinets, I have rediscovered a treasure trove of nail polish. The colors break down like this: Shades of red: 18 Shades of purple: 17 Shades of blue: 8 Shades of green: 5 Shades of black: 2 Today feels like a bright, obnoxious blue kind of day.

Squish squash

Thanks to my mother’s overwhelming gardening plan, I am swimming in butternut squash. If, you know, one could actually swim in butternut squash. So far, my favorite use for butternut squash has been soufflés. You should stop by, get some squash, and make your own. Butternut Squash Souffle 2 cups squished squash (also known as… Continue reading Squish squash

I need to file a crime report

The date: Saturday The time: About 7 p.m. The location: Pettis County, Mo., court house lawn The victim: Me The suspect: An unnamed bird The weapon: Poop That’s right, there was a fly-by pooping. Which somehow perfectly hit my sunglasses. Which were hooked to the front of my shirt. That’s a precision aerial assault.