It always makes me feel old to admit that I don’t understand a cultural phenomenon. Whether it’s music, fashion, or pop culture (I’m talking to you, Ke$ha,) I worry that I’m out of vogue if I just can’t comprehend it. For quite some time now, I’ve felt that way about the title of “Hipster.” It’s […]
The Double Space and I.
I am an oversensitive perfectionist. Which, for any embryos out there who happen to be choosing the character traits with which they will be stuck for the next eighty years, is a really crappy combination. I still remember the fateful day in high school when someone pointed out that I said “Areenge” instead of “Orange.” […]
Things By Which I Puzzle.
The phase “I’m an outdoors person.” If so, then why do we refer to it in terms of not being inside of doors, which came…kinda…secondary? Advertisements that proclaim “ENTIRE STORE UP TO 40% OFF!!!” make me have the following thought process: UP to 40% off? How many items, exactly, are actually 40% off, and how […]
Southern Genetics.
I’ve had a lot of requests for a Southern Dictionary. Yes, we’re polite. We’re always sweet and nice. We smile at everyone and call strangers sweetie, honey, and sugar pie. But we don’t always mean it. Any of it. I thought everyone knew that the phrase “Bless Your Heart” equated to giving someone the finger, […]
Welcome to America, Season Three.
The long-awaited time has come. Downton Abbey Season Three starts in America on Sunday. Or, if you’re like me and have been pretending to be British, Season Three just ended. But no worries – I will offer no spoilers. I won’t even update my graphic until you’re caught up – because I’m nice like that. […]
The Origins of the WWE.
I’ve never understood wrestling. Why grown men enjoy watching other grown men sling each other around and place each other into questionably intense positions has always been beyond me. However, now that I have a son, I think I might understand. It’s because wrestling reminds them of their mother. Call it good memories. Call it […]
Traditionally Hating and Loving Traditions: 2012.
I wrote this post last year, but I’ve decided that this needs to be an annual discussion. There are a lot of new people around here with opinions that deserve to be voiced, and some of you who were around last year may have had changes of heart, seeing as how my own preferences have […]
Neither Can Live While the Other Survives.
There are certain things that your parents drill into you enough that you grow up completely believing. Brainwashed, some might say. For instance, saying “Yes Ma’am” and “Yes Sir.” This was a known requirement of righteousness in my family – it wasn’t an option. Even if we WERE on the other side of the country […]
Birthday Introspection.
So today is my birthday. 31 years of living on one planet can really make you stop and ponder, can’t it? I had some time to think this weekend… (and wear my first ever pair of red jeans, which can only help the depth of one’s ponderings…) What have I contributed to this world? Why […]
The Worst Blogger Ever.
On Saturday, I took a road trip by myself to Jackson, Mississippi for a Vault Party. Although I don’t normally travel to do jean parties, two of my long-time blog and twitter friends, Sarah and Megan, had invited me to come. So besides the fun of offering makeovers to dozens of women’s butts, it was […]