Listicles

Last week my friend Kelly posted this on Facebook: Going through my phone I wonder why I sometimes keep certain pictures (I mean, my meme game is improving) but there are other things that just make me laugh when I need it. They’re in an I Need to Laugh folder. Show me what makes you laugh. And the people spoke….

How to Save Second Base (Like a Boss)

In which I get my first mammogram.   Before I begin, I must offer the people at the Perelmen Center at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania an apology.  Today I got my first mammogram and was scared as hell and acted a tad worse than a sullen teen when I had my appointment. Let me back it up…when I was…

Programs and Panels at the National Book Festival

Many fascinating thematic programs and panel discussions will be offered throughout the Library of Congress National Book Festival Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (doors open at 9 a.m.). They will range from discussions on the global economy and immigration to Latin American literature and an international circus for kids. YOUTH PROGRAMS Children’s pavilion Kate DiCamillo, Mercy…

15th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival Coming Sept. 5

  The 15th National Book Festival will be held at the Washington Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (doors open at 9 a.m.) on Saturday, Sept. 5. The event is free and open to the public. More information is at www.loc.gov/bookfest/. The organizations sponsoring the Library of Congress National Book Festival offer an array of fun and exciting…

Listicles

It’s been a while since I did a Listicle. I could cite a couple of things but that sounds like an excuse and I’m not here for that. Anywho, so what to do? Create a list and let’s do it. Earlier this summer you may know that I broke up with my long time boyfriend, one Effin Guy. It was rough,…