It's hard to tell whether I love this song because of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York or because it's just such a good New York Christmas song. Nevertheless, both are valid reasons.
Lessons of the Week
- Scallops are the hardest thing in the world to make. Only because it's impossible to know when they're done. And if you are three seconds late in knowing that? They're totally rubbery and ruined, apparently. Way too hard. Gotta stay away from pinning any scallop-incorporated recipes on Pinterest from now on.
- On a MAC, press Command + Delete to delete a file instead of dragging it into the trash can.
- I've been using a lime as deodorant for the past few days. And dude? It's been pretty sweet. If you know me, you know I'm very... finicky when it comes to deodorants - I just don't trust them. They're so chemically. I heard about this alternative in some health magazine. Give it a try.
Williams-Sonoma Hate Guide
I like Williams-Sonoma, and I love this piece about it. It's written by Drew Magary, but reminds me of something that my brother Gary could've wrote, it's so angry/great.
Christmas Movie To Watch - Batman Returns
Okay, calm down. I know there are a billion other, way-more-Christmasy movies I could suggest here - but you already know about those! And hopefully you're aware of this one as well. But if not? Watch it!
It can get sickening to watch the gooey, heartfelt Christmas movies over and over each year (with the exception of Scrooged, I could watch that every year until I die and be quite content), so maybe mix it up and give this a watch.
And I'm not into comic books* or superheroes at all, but the sight of Gotham City? Fuck, it's so gorgeous. What a beautiful place to live. And with the snow? Get out of here, so lovely.
*Archie Comics are an exception obviously, those will always be delightful to me.
“If you can’t stand to see dirty dishes in the sink, never let anyone know that fact. You will be washing their dishes for the rest of your life.”
You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Not really an uplifting Christmas song, but still one of my favourites. The line "You're a rotter" always makes me laugh - just the way he sings it. Love this song. I remember hearing this song when I was a kid and imagined myself as an adult breaking up with someone by playing this song for them and then walking out. Still want to make that happen someday, would be so funny.
Roseanne "Stash From The Past" Episode
This Roseanne episode "Stash From The Past" is probably in the top three of their best episodes. Can't even describe how much the bathroom scene makes me laugh. Jackie is perfection.
Mom Says
Illustration by Andrew Hamm
Illustration by Andrew Hamm
Dish Drying Advice
Emails like this one below are why I'm thankful for this great lady.
“There must be something strangely sacred in salt. It is in our tears and in the sea.”