Same Old Shannon

It turns out blogging is sort of like going to the gym: The more you put it off, the harder it is to get back into.  When I was blogging ev...

There's a hole in the world tonight. There's a cloud of fear and sorrow. There's a hole in the world tonight. Don't let t...

Are you master of your domain? This post is 100% G-rated, I promise.  I'm really talking about ways to reward oneself, and, I swear, it...

I've always wanted to be one of those people who likes to exercise.  You know, like those people who would actually choose to spend th...

I have a very low tolerance level for clutter.  I find my mood can be drastically improved by decluttering areas of my home.  I don't ev...

Slipping It turns out that in the wintertime I crave two things: carbohydrates and unnecessary purchases.  Nothing brightens a dull winter...

If I was kind of rich and could afford to hire one household helper, I think it would be a Kitchen Manager.  I'm not sure if that's ...