Good little Catholic girl. 🙂 I made over $300 at my Communion party, which was a treasure trove of riches for a 7-year-old in 1980. I was allowed to spend $100 and I picked a new swing-set out of the…
How to be a Woman book review
How to Be a Woman by Caitlin Moran My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really freaking liked this book, which is a light commentary on feminism framed around events in Moran’s life as she ages from 13 to 35…
Alexander Hamilton book review
Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow My rating: 4 of 5 stars I, like many, am caught up in the giant swirl of love for the musical “Hamilton.”After listening to the soundtrack dozens of times, I was ready to dive into…
Throwback Thursday: The Dowd menfolk
(and me) I think this is 1998 or 1999, based on my rad suede colorblock vest.
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald book review
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a fictionalized account of the life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, covering her life from the night she meets F. Scott Fitzgerald until…
Currently (post-party edition)
Today was my nephew’s birthday party. It was Daniel Tiger themed, and if you are a person of a certain age and aren’t exposed to Daniel Tiger, it’s adorable. It’s animated, but it’s a Mr. Rogers Neighborhood of Make Believe,…
