I have this problem where I don’t say what I think. If you know me at all, you are going WHAAAT? This is because I am sort of a loudmouth. But I promise, I bite my tongue a lot. A LOT. And I do it to keep the peace.
Truth be told, I don’t like talking politics with [...]
Playing nice
November 19th, 2009Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
November 16th, 2009I am so tempted to make this one of “Andrea’s Secret Recipes” but really, the world will be a better place if I share it.
Lifechanging Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup oil
1 (15 ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
3 [...]
Looks like all those Sunday School lessons paid off…
November 14th, 2009The following is a discussion of Mughal art diplayed at an Indian restaurant:
“Hey look, it’s Jesus.”
“That’s not Jesus. He never went to India.”
“Yes he did! I read the book.”
“Are you talking about Lamb?”
“Maybe…”
This is not the actual painting discussed. The painting discussed was even less likely to be Jesus.
Pity Party
November 9th, 2009I have strep throat. For realsies this time. Last time I thought I had strep it was just a virus faking me out, but this time it is really, truly streptococcus, confirmed by a medical professional.
And it’s ouchie.
It’s times like these I take refuge in hazelnut hot cocoa and my Snuggie.
Don’t judge me. It’s perfect [...]
Tweets can hurt too
October 29th, 2009I found a real nice tweet waiting for me this morning:
@andreastaats Hi! Here is Wendy’s weightloss experience. http://bit.ly/s3OSn Maybe it could help you to go on a diet.
Um… thanks? And where did this unsolicited advice come from? This is a tweet from somebody I don’t know. I mean, I hope. Maybe it’s somebody in my [...]
FLOTUS
October 25th, 2009I want to be Michelle Obama when I grow up.
At the Healthy Kids Fair held at the White House. I admittedly have a serious case of blind hero worship when it comes to the Obamas, but come on! She’s hula-hooping! Also, is that shade of blue not divine?
It’s that time of year
October 24th, 2009Wiscious has mixed feelings about her Halloween costume…
…and I found the best pumpkin ever.
NaNoWriMo
October 22nd, 2009This is me, publicly committing to participate in and finish, yes, finish NaNoWriMo.
I’m excited and scared and then also some more scared. Here’s my page so you can be my writing buddy or send me encouragement and tell me I’m the best thing since Samuel Langhorn Clemens or make fun of my puerile writing style, whatever makes you [...]
Bert and Ernie
October 19th, 2009While I was at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish’s annual Christmas bazaar, look what I found:
Oh yes. That is an embroidered portrait of Bert and Ernie. I almost hyperventilated when I saw it. I paid $7.50 for it, but let’s be honest: I would have paid just about anything for this priceless piece of art.
And yes, [...]
At Target
October 12th, 2009“Ok seriously, that kid just had a bottle of Tums halfway down his throat.”
“That kid?”
“Yeah.”
“That’s funny because I saw him on another aisle trying to eat a flashlight.”


















