Monthly Archives: May 2009

From Coney Island to the Serengeti – Onward, Charge!

Posted on May 31, 2009 by admin

His:Yesterday was poignant. As I was running the Brooklyn Half Marathon (in pretty damn good time, I might add) and pushing through a painful first half, I thought to myself, “It’s not that I’m in pain, but the thought of … Continue reading →

Posted in Amex, Brooklyn Half Marathon, Lion King, Membership Rewards Points, perspective, skimping | 2 Comments

Larry King, Eat Your Heart Out

Posted on May 26, 2009 by admin

At a dinner party recently, we were barraged with a series of questions about our blog. It seems everyone wants to tap into the minds of geniuses. Here to recap that conversation, and explore even further, is a Made Up … Continue reading →

Posted in affair, interview, Jon and Kate, plastics, ratings, Real Housewives, sex | 1 Comment

How Long Will I Love You? 11 Years and Counting…

Posted on May 24, 2009 by admin

(click here to listen to Our Song “How Long Will I Love You” by The Waterboys)His:On my wedding night, I could never have predicted what 11 years would bring. I’ve been surprised, delighted, challenged, driven, coddled, cajoled (what husband hasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in anniversary, chicken wire, compost, eleven years, memento, steel, storage, wedding, wedding dress | 1 Comment

A Friend – and a Job! – for Dragon

Posted on May 19, 2009 by admin

Hers:I’ve been reading a cute (okay, it’s somewhat disturbing) bedtime story to my 5-year-old about a dragon who is lonely and befriends an apple. Plot line goes like this: Dragon’s walking through the jungle looking for a friend, but no … Continue reading →

Posted in apples, birdhouse, Dragon, friends, insurance products, job, telemarketers, Tom Hanks | 3 Comments

Yet ANOTHER health scare. At least we’ve got basil.

Posted on May 14, 2009 by admin

His:A health scare was all over the news earlier this week. Swine flu? Nah, that’s so early May. This was a report that stated “Losing Job May Be Hazardous to Health.” Hogwash. Since I’ve been at home for the past … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, health hazards, Mother's Day, swine flu | 5 Comments

FDR and KY Jelly: The Newest Deal

Posted on May 9, 2009 by admin

Hers:People have been asking me “How are you?” in those hushed tones reserved for cancer patients … and the truth is, I’m fine! Well, I have a nasty cold at the moment. But other than that, I’m really, really doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Costco, coupons, Fear, KY Jelly, Nutella, Stress | 2 Comments

Son, don’t bite the hand that feeds you!

Posted on May 5, 2009 by admin

His:Daddy is a clotheshorse. I came screeching into the kitchen this morning to meet up with my family who were already having breakfast. My oldest began inquiring. “Daddy why are you dressed so fancy today? You don’t have a job.” … Continue reading →

Posted in clothes, daddy, depression, fancy, groceries, haiku, Trader Joe's | 7 Comments

What Sayeth the Magic 8 Ball? The Check is in the Mail

Posted on May 1, 2009 by admin

Hers:I love driving Hebrew school carpool. Today, three boys in the back seat were consulting the Magic 8 Ball. It went something like this: -Is [insert biblical name here] a good friend? – Is [insert another biblical name here] the … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpool, Economy, Magic 8 Ball, NY State Unemployment | 3 Comments