Category Archives: Asides

Mainly random thoughts, photos of my kid and stuff on my other blogs.

I don’t get fannish about much. But there are some notable exceptions. I have read every book by Stephen King. And I have seen every movie by the Coen Brothers. I write essays about the themes in The Dark Tower … Continue reading

The problem that we’re wrestling with, as a culture, is that the old ways don’t work anymore. Capitalism doesn’t work anymore, not in the old, unfettered, limitless growth way we think of it. Many jobs, many industries are going away. … Continue reading

I’m inspired to watch all of the Coen Brothers’ films again. That’s got to be time well spent. In the meantime, here’s this video to remind us why they are so great.

My husband wrote this: Why I Changed My TV at The Molloy-verse. We have given up satellite/cable television. I never thought this day would come, and I couldn’t be happier. Welcome to the 21st century!

I did not expect to see an octopus in the mountains!

I have to rethink how I am using this blog. Lately, the number of posts, and my interest, have dropped off quite a bit. I still love WordPress, don’t get me wrong, but it’s also been giving me fits in … Continue reading

My husband got himself a new camera for Christmas and has been playing around with it. You have seen his food photography featured here often. Here’s a recent non-food photo of his that I particularly like. And here’s a photo … Continue reading

I am now finishing up Week 3 of insomnia.  I am sleeping some, but not reliably or well. This has the net effect of turning me into a zombie during the days. I am good for maybe watching Dr. Phil … Continue reading