Ramblings

I live in the tiniest state in the nation: Rhode Island. I’ve been here for the past 17 years and I could blog about the oddities of this state for days. Not only do I make fun of the way people talk here (I’m not a native, so I can do that!) but I’ve...
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I was just wondering what happened to sneakers. Why are some companies producing sneakers that are supposed to help you get a great ass and toned legs by wearing what look like two concrete blocks? Who wears these in public? Big Foot? Godzilla? Someone who needs better legs and was clearly sucked in by...
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I recently learned about a study that indicates chocolate may cause depression. That’s just bullshit. Especially because that study comes on the heels of another one that indicates chocolate may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Who are these “scientists” who  come up with these useless studies? Bottom line, chocolate is good...
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I used to write blog posts a few years ago and wonder, “Who will read this and why would they care?”  Now, I just write the post and enjoy the fact that this is my space and there are no rules. Tonight I was thinking about yesterday’s drive home with my kiddos after a...
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This post is dedicated to all of the spineless, nameless people who have been leaving anonymous comments on my Examiner posts today. I love and appreciate all comments (good and bad), here on my blog or on the columns I write. However, there’s one thing I don’t tolerate well:  nasty comments with no name...
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Have you been to the mall lately? I am not going to generalize about other malls here, but yesterday I took my kids to the IMAX at the Providence Place Mall. I’d rather tie myself up in a small closet and be forced to eat chocolate covered bugs than do that again anytime soon....
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