Today is my birthday. Happy birthday to me. I am 25 years old today. That’s a quarter of a century. It’s 300 months. There are many milestones I thought I’d achieve by the time I turned 25. Graduate from college? Check. Get married? Check. Have a good job? Check. Own a home? Not so much….
Return to Aggieland
Last weekend, I got to return to College Station to teach at a workshop for my job. As I’ve mentioned before, The Nerd and I both attended Texas A&M University. There is just something wonderful about Aggieland. There are always pennies at Sully’s feet. The Century Tree stands tall and strong. Its sprawling branches touch…
Waiting on Wednesday: Matched
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. One of my favorite books growing up was The Giver by Lois Lowry. I had never read anything like it before. It was dystopian before dystopian was cool. So when I read the description of…
Dr Pepper Brownies
As I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions, The Nerd is a *HUGE* fan of Dr Pepper. And, I’ll admit, I like it, too. So when I found this recipe for brownies made with the Nectar of the Gods, I *knew* this was something I needed to try. These brownies are moist and chewy. The icing is…
Wolves of Mercy Falls Winners
Three days ago, I launched a contest for *signed* copies of Shiver and Linger by Maggie Stiefvater. The contest was live for 48 hours. I dubbed it the “Wolves of Mercy Falls” giveaway and set it on its way. I had no idea what I was in for. Over the course of *two* days, 162…