I took what I thought would be a darling picture of Marsh and I. Instead, I look like I sat for this after murdering my family with an axe. It makes me laugh, though.
Ann Wilson in Las Vegas!
My first concert was Heart’s Bad Animals tour when I was seven years old. I’ll forever be thankful that my dad was cool enough to take me. They’ve been one of my favorite bands forever. So when Ann Wilson preformed on Fremont Street, I was all over that! Her voice is so incredible. I always wanted to sing like Ann Wilson … Read More
Indoor Camping
We Yardleys really know how to rough it. Or at least we know how to enjoy ourselves. Ever have a day where you just want to build a blanket fort and crawl inside for the rest of your life? We have those days quite a bit. What’s more? We do it. Not only did we build a fort big enough … Read More
Lit Reactor: Reading Outside Your Comfort Zone
Michael David Wilson asked six authors which books we read that were outside our comfort zones, and what the end result of that was. Check what Bracken MacLeod, Jessica McHugh, Philip Fracassi, Nik Korpon, JS Breukelaar, and I have to say. You can read the article here.
Nightmare Fuel: Scorpions in Las Vegas
Or in my backyard, if we’re going to be more exact. Perhaps a few of you know that a bark scorpion stung me and sent me to the ER a few weeks ago. I had a healthy respect for them before, but now I know exactly how deadly they can be. Which makes this blacklight scorpion hunt even more terrifying. … Read More
So, That "I Nearly Died By Scorpion" Thing.
Some of you know that Las Vegas is under seige from the venomous bark scorpion. We’ve had many at my house, which I documented in The Obligatory Scorpion Montage. Well, earlier this month I was stung on the foot while washing dishes, and within an hour I was temporarily paralyzed in a hospital wheelchair. The doctor assured me this wasn’t a … Read More
Gamut's First Writer's Retreat and Workshop!
It’s going to be something special. It will take place in Wicker Park this October, and only two rooms are left. First come first serve! Tuesday October 10 to Sunday October 15 Wicker Park Inn Chicago, IL Richard Thomas, Casey Frechette, and I will be hosting. There will also be several guest teachers. You can find all of the … Read More
Christmas in July Wrap-Up
I adore Christmas, but it hasn’t been so much fun lately. It’s turned into a huge fanfare with tons of pressure and very little fun. This is why Christmas in July has become so important in our house. Every year, my mom would pull out the Christmas tree for a week. We would decorate it, listen to Christmas carols, and … Read More
What Fun! The 1980s Have Returned!
I was at the store with my kiddos, and we found these treasures. “I loved these as a kid!” I squealed. They didn’t care. Lite Brite! Puppy Surprise! Popples! Care Bear Cousins! I know all of these! Even better? Tiffany’s “I Think We’re Alone Now” was playing over the speakers. I practically grape-vined my way out of there in legwarmers. … Read More
Miss Murder’s Easy Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese
You guys know me: if it isn’t easy, I most likely won’t do it. But I’ve fallen madly in love with my pressure cooker (I named it Sachiko after the friend who introduced me to it) and one of my favorite things is easy Macaroni and Cheese. You throw everything in one pot, it takes four minutes once it comes … Read More