I know Lyndsey Sung of Vancouver, Canada is a true genius, b/c her literary-inspired cake creations make me hungry for both literature and cupcakes. The Very Hungry Nessapillar. Click on the pic for more examples of her true genius. ~via ohdeedoh

I need to confess something to you all, I am afraid of cooking. For years I have stared at the shelves of the grocery store and gotten anxiety, quickly running towards the frozen food aisle to find peace. But I can’t eat frozen pizza any more, I have decided to face my fears head on! [...]

I want a chocolate laptop. That is all. ~via LikeCool featured image credit: wikicommons

Whether I call my doctor, my son’s doctor, or my therapist the message is always the same: “If this is an emergency, please hang up the phone and dial 911 immediately.” I’d like to think I know the difference between a real emergency and say confirming an appointment. There is a gray area, however, between [...]

It’s been a while since I reviewed a non-fiction book, but I’m making them more of a priority in my reading pile. I’ve had so many people tell me that they only read non-fiction, that I’ve vowed not to become one of those people who only read fiction, which I pretty much was before meeting [...]

Okay BBC, why even tell the world about the soon-to-be-released, fully-functioning Wii Remote Dr. Who sonic screwdriver, if it won’t be available outside of the UK??? Much gnashing of teeth and rending of clothes over this one. So not cool! ~via Topless Robot Current Mood Photo Credit: Jaimito Cartero

I had a first date with a music producer/writer named Jon at one of those hot new Hollywood restaurants that get all sorts of buzz and attention, but are really nothing more than haute dining chains for the rich and famous when they are in trendy cities. Most women would swoon at the thought of [...]

I really, really, really want a mini. And this Mini ad w/ it’s awesome CGI doesn’t make my life any easier. It’s like watching candy! featured image credit: wikicommons

Hi Dr. Miro, I’m in my early 30′s and have hit a dry spell where sexual activity is concerned. It’s been over a year since I last had sex and one of my gay male friends keeps warning me that I am getting cobwebs on my kitty. Oh those sassy gay friends! Lately I have [...]

Just as I thought that my grief over Tulip’s death would keep me from my novel indefinitely, this interview that I did the FLY blog posted, and I was reminded that don’t believe in writer’s block. In my practice, there is only writing and not writing. And your reasons for not writing are never ever [...]