Inquisitrix

Yeah, yeah - I know it’s been two weeks since I posted, but we have had a LOT going on. Seriously: It’s official - We are Oving-MA to Ansas-KA ity-CA!!!!
Sometime in the next 4-6 weeks, or longer, depending on when the Wookie’s work visa is finalized! I can’t say what he will […]

My Father has instilled a love of all things geek in his children. And it has served us well. When he speaks, we listen.
The other day, he asked me what my latitude and longitude coordinates were here in Australia.
In case you don’t know my Dad, he is the SMARTEST […]

Today is a public holiday in Australia: The Queen’s Birthday. The Post was closed. Gym was open, but crowded. The Queen’s actual birthday is in April. And the Brits don’t even celebrate it. Nor have they ever.
What a great excuse to talk about Banana Bread! Perfect segue, No?
When […]

About a week and a half ago, I awoke to being strangled by my hair. In a fit of irritation I called my stylist and practically offered my firstborn for an appointment that day. She could fit me in during her lunch time if I could be there in an hour.
I had […]

Today, I had an official ‘blonde moment’. I have done my own taxes every year. My opinion is that if you can read a form and do a little bit of research on the web, you can do your own taxes. International moves, interstate moves, property, investment - never had a problem. […]

I made a roast beef in my 5 quart dutch oven, along with sweet potatoes, swedes and celery - Yay for winter fare. I have never tried Swedes before, but I don’t think they will be trying them again. A distinct bitter taste of sour kraut in my opinion with the texture of […]

To my dismay, the Jehovah’s Witnesses have been out in force lately. Usually, I cut them off at the knees, and the only time I didn’t was when the main talker was a drop-dead gorgeous man. In a suit. This one looked especially nice.
“Son of a Preacher Man” instantly […]

A 3yr old who already has more talent than most people ever do (Click on the fingerpainting video, upper left).
Via Greeblemonkey, a new site that I have found that has the most gorgeous photography of people and nature (links on the right). Go have a look see.

When I was in T2 this last weekend, I saw a teapot that I instantly coveted for totally impractical reasons. I have thought about collecting teapots. It is the one thing that I really have enjoyed about the culture here. I never really enjoyed hot tea before I married the Wookie and […]

We were watching “Message In a Bottle”, the Kevin Costner movie with Robin Wright Penn.
Out of nowhere, the Wookie pounds his fist in the bed - “I cannot BELIEVE that Princess Buttercup married Sean Penn!”
Big sigh.