animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

i heart gardening

It might not look like it outside, but as far as I’m concerned, it’s spring. Today, I made my first indoor planting of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and celery (I’m planting celery for the first time). I’m pretty excited about my garden this year. Of course, I’m pretty excited about my …

socializing

Jake stayed at my parent’s this weekend so last night, Brian and I actually went out for drinks instead of drinking in. I don’t know–this paying for booze by the glass is a little over-rated, if you ask me, but we had a nice time. Our friend Lish works at …

babel

I really liked this movie. Brian only thought it was ok. It was directed by the same guy who did 21 Grams, a movie we both enjoyed. The emotions it brought forth were similar to 21 Grams, but the storyline was easier to follow even though it was also shot …

sling blade

You know, Billy Bob Thornton might be a weirdo, but he’s a pretty good actor. He wrote, directed, and starred in this movie. We watched it over the course of two evenings this week. For whatever reason, I enjoyed the first half of the movie more than the second, but …