Monthly Archives: April 2012

A Very Special Episode

Posted on April 27, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

I’ve been an avid TV fan since Frasier had hair and you had to stand up to change the channel. My parents and I would gather around the television with our TV trays and watch everything from the Cosby Show … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Minutes of Food Fame

Posted on April 23, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

  The first time I ever encountered red velvet cake was in Steel Magnolias when they serve a red velvet armadillo groom’s cake at a wedding of surprisingly un-squeamish guests. The road kill-inspired delicacy turned me off to the concept … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Cooking, Food, Humor, Movies, Nostalgia | Tagged , , , , , | 33 Comments

Bananas Won’t Make You Fat – And Nine Other Secrets to Life

Posted on April 17, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

I adore a good epiphany – when you’re plodding through life, doing something completely innocuous, then suddenly a moment captures your attention and a tiny little metaphorical light bulb begins blazing in your head. Once the buzz subsides, you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Family, Fitness, Food, Friends, Health, Humor, Life Lessons, Mobile, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 41 Comments

When I Was Your Age

Posted on April 12, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

I recently celebrated my brother’s seventh birthday at a magical place called Chuck E. Cheese’s. From the golden tokens being manually jiggled into their slots to the rogue skee-balls rolling around the floor to the kids pooling their tickets to … Continue reading →

Posted in 80s, Commentary, Friends, Home, Humor, Life, Mobile, Nostalgia, Phone, School, Social Media | Tagged , , , , | 29 Comments

Kreativ Blogger Award – Paying it Forward

Posted on April 9, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

I recently received a lovely unbirthday gift from fellow blogger (and clever commenter) armchairauthor – a nomination for the Kreativ Blogger Award. My duties as a nominee are simple: first I am to tell you ten random things about myself … Continue reading →

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Peep Show

Posted on April 4, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

My mantra has always been, “if it’s not chocolate it’s not worth it,” so when Easter candy makes its annual appearance about four days after Christmas I eschew the jelly beans and hard candies in favor of, well pretty much … Continue reading →

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