Salutations Bookworms! I never can predict when Hubs is going to say something blog-worthy, but, well, this happened while we were watching Game of Thrones this week. You’re welcome. Jim: You know, I wouldn’t mind working for those White Walkers. Katie: You mean the ice monsters that control an army of the undead? Jim: Yeah. I mean,… Read more »
Tag: personal
20 Questions (Because I am Ill-Prepared to Discuss Books Today)
Howdy Bookworms! I’m running behind blog wise so I thought I’d tackle the super fun 20 questions game I saw Jen at The Relentless Reader complete a while back. Everybody loves 20 questions, right?! 20 Questions About Me: 1. HOW TALL ARE YOU? 5’3 and a half. The half inch is very important to… Read more »
Conversations With My Husband: Crankypants
Happy Friday Bookworms! Everybody has crappy days from time to time. What’s important is surrounding yourself with people who can (usually) snap you out of that mood. In case I needed a reminder as to why I married my husband, this conversation happened recently. Katie: I hate everything today. Please excuse me while I go… Read more »
Confession Friday: Divine Facial Hair
TGIF, Bookworms! Because I trust you not to judge me, I thought I’d share a nonsense tidbit from my week. I was on my way to the gym (I exercise purely because punching air makes me feel like a badass when in real life I’d never punch or kick anything) when a song came on… Read more »
Vacation: All I Ever Wanted
Hola Bookworms! I’m sorry I was so scarce last week. Actually, I’m not. I was on vacation at Disney World. Because that’s how I roll. (No, I did not go to the Harry Potter parks. Another time, I assure you!) I didn’t warn y’all in advance because I saw once of 20/20 that you should… Read more »
Conversations With My Husband
Happy Friday, Bookworms! Sometimes I feel that the conversations that go on in my house need to be shared with the world. It might explain some things. The following exchange occurred last weekend. Jim: If your blog were a celebrity, who would it be? Katie: Hmmm… I’m not really sure. Visions of Reese Witherspoon are dancing… Read more »
Keeping it Weird
Howdy Bookworms, I’m going to take a little break from books today because today marks 5 years that Hubs and I have been hitched. In past years I’ve come up with clever limericks and other silliness, but this year I’m going to seize the opportunity to post wedding photos because I am fresh out of… Read more »
Confession Friday (on Thursday): We Fear the Doorbell
Bookworms, I have a confession to make. Jim and I HIDE when the doorbell rings, particularly if it’s after dark. The last winter’s eve visitor we had turned out to be a Mormon missionary. While I respect the rights of all people to practice their respective religions, I would prefer it if I were left… Read more »
The Third Anniversary is the Limerick Anniversary, Right?
Three years ago today, I got married. Jim’s a good egg, so I’m still pretty glad that we’re official and all. I knew I wanted to commemorate our anniversary on the blog, because it’s my blog and I just can’t read books THAT FAST, okay? Okay. So technically the three year anniversary gift is leather…. Read more »
I'm A Sensitive Soul, Though I Seem Thick Skinnnnnned…
Happy Thursday, Bookworms! I was having a hard time deciding on what to write today, so I’m straying a bit from books. The other day was rough for me. Like the great Pumbaa in The Lion King, “I’m a sensitive soul, though I seem thick skinned.” I got my feelings hurt, so I was down in… Read more »