Captain and Celeste

Rt.1 in Scarborough was my first foray into shopping. I didn't discover the mall until Middle School, because Mammoth Mart and Kmart had everything that I needed, from school supplies to sneakers, swimsuits, snow pants and puppies! I loved the pet shop at Kmart when I was a kid...

The fine folk behind Honest Trailers have already taken aim at The Walking Dead once before, but if AMC plans to keep the horror-smash running indefinitely, why shouldn’t its parodies? Saddle up for another zombie evisceration, as Seasons 4 through 6 get the Honest treatment for destroying even more sanctuaries, aging CORAL five years, and insisting on Talking Dead.

This off-center selfie is the direct result of an unruly, oversize winter coat hood. I had to share it with you because misery loves company. It was freezing cold and windy, and I have to wait outside with the other kindergarten parents when I pick our girls up from school...

This gorgeous black and white photography print is titled,"Aphrodite II". I found it at the Etsy site, Adorn04107. The site is run by Dan and Christy Carmody who also own SaltWorks, a boutique furniture company in Portland that specializes in using reclaimed wood...

I drive over the Casco Bay Bridge at least twice a day, and I usually travel unharassed because the bridge is down. That will change starting today and continuing through March 5th, because beginning March 1st, Florida Drawbridges, Inc...

Wow, we waste a LOT of food. A tragic amount, up to 40% of food in the U.S. is never eaten. A lot of the food thrown away is based on "sell by" dates, because we think it's an indication of food safety. But is it really? With 1 in 6 Americans being food insecure, it's a question worth looking into...

Oh no! My last M&M, and it's a GREEN one! It has slipped through my hand and landed on the floor. Thank goodness for the Five Second Rule, a social folklore that asserts that food dropped on the ground does not become contaminated by bacteria if it is picked up within five seconds. Co...

Logo Merchandise is big business in sports. Before games are even played, winning apparel is printed for both teams. All four of our major American sports leagues- MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL- require the destruction of the incorrect post-season apparel...

Valentine's Day puts a lot of pressure on "relationships". Did you imagine my fingers doing air quotes? If you have been in a comfortable "Netflix and chill" situation, you may lose your squeeze today. Today is Red Tuesday! The Tuesday before Valentine's Day is the  most popular for dumping someone...

Using a snowblower is the preferred method of snow removal for many. There's less exertion than shoveling, and it cleans up your driveway so nicely! However, it isn't without it's risks. Snowblower safety: Keep your hands away from moving parts ... Read More ...

I love a sport that rewards hard work with jewelry! Super Bowl Championship rings are highly coveted, here's more about them: The New England Patriots created the biggest ring yet when they won Super Bowl XXXIX, that ring is a whopping 110 grams ... Read More ...

Cell phones belonging to fans of the losing Super Bowl team often meet a tragic end! A new study found that when a team loses a Super Bowl, the number of smashed phones needing repair jumps up by 200%. It's a rough day for Panther fans' cell phones...

Potato chips and baby carrots can be the vehicle of many germs if fellow party goers decide to double dip. I will loudly comment and "out" a double dipper, don't think that I'll let you slide! You will be OFF my Christmas card list and may even be blackballed from the snack table if you can't mind your manners...

Prop bets are the ridiculous bets that online sports books offer up for the Super Bowl. I love these because fans like myself, who don't even understand the game, can bet and possibly be right and win money! Cool! My gut tells me that it will be red Gatorade being poured over the winning coach...

Is it really all in the wrist? For some, shoveling snow is a necessity, but learn how to do it safely. Maybe you shouldn't be doing it at all! Snow shoveling is responsible for about 100 deaths a year. During the snowstorm last week, 18 people died in the Chicago area alone during snow shoveling accidents...

Yesterday I was carrying an armful of laundry down to the basement and slipped. I bounced down three stairs on my tailbone. Yikes!!! I'll get an x ray later today to see if it is broken, but in the meantime I needed something for the swelling and pain...