by Mary Carver | Dec 2, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
For the last several years – since my cousins (and then I) started having kids, I think – we’ve drawn names for Christmas gifts. Don’t tell, but I cheat. I try to peek at the names before I draw them and if that doesn’t work, I trade with...
by Mary Carver | Nov 30, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, What I'm Into
Happy Monday, everyone! Did you have a good Thanksgiving? Mine was a little different than usual, but still good. Most years, we eat three Thanksgiving dinners – two turkey and one lasagna. We do Thursday lunch at my grandma’s house, then have Mark’s...
by Mary Carver | Nov 21, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
When I broke up with Grey’s Anatomy, it was a big deal. Normally if I start watching a show, I am in it until the end. Even if the end is slow in coming and the seasons in between are full of lame jokes or nonsensical plot lines or irritating characters (or all...
by Mary Carver | Nov 10, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
Today all the branches of my local library celebrated its 50th anniversary. We missed the party, thanks to basketball practice and dinner. So I thought I’d write down a few things I love about the library – you know, the virtual version of presenting it...
by Mary Carver | Nov 5, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, My Life, What I'm Into
Sometimes I’m afraid to Shazam a song. Because nothing can dampen my musical mood by finding out the new song I’m thoroughly enjoying is by … Justin Bieber. SIGH. The Biebs. Dang it! Nevertheless, my first move when I hear a new song and am intrigued...
by Mary Carver | Oct 27, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
You know what’s awesome about kids? The way they show you exactly who you are. Yep, their ability to be darling little mirrors, zinging you with never-before-seen clarity to the depths of your very soul. Thank you, children, for making undeniably clear every...
