The past few days have been another case of life interfering. And because life isn’t all blog and games, I want to take this opportunity to stress how delicate life…
Now accepting suggestions for the Modern Gal’s Lenten sacrifice
The Modern Gal has been so busy that she almost forgot today was Fat Tuesday. Which means tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. Which means she needs to think of something to…
The Modern Gal’s last temptation
Just when The Modern Gal prides herself for sticking to a healthy eating plan, the devil tempts her … … in the form of a Dunkin Donuts truck.
IKEA is Swedish for bizarre OR fun with Anna
IKEA has toyed with my emotions for so long by not putting one of its stores in my metro area, but I finally gave in to ordering a small little…
Face off, 2008
Ok, it’s New Year’s resolutions time, and The Modern Gal is making a weird one this year. Oh, I’ll definitely be pledging the annual “lose weight, get healthy” resolution, but…
You get what you pay for
The Modern Gal currently is sitting in a miserable little place called the Birmingham (Ala.) International Airport, trying to get to Tampa for a little business soiree, though it’s starting…
Dear Santa …
One of my favorite little things about Christmas is the reliability with which one can depend on favorite movies and stories always finding their way to the TV or newspaper….
Price adjustments, a short story
Once upon a shopping trip, in an attempt to drag my father kicking and screaming into the 21st century, I bought him his very first DVD player for Christmas. I…
Icebreaker
Ok, I’ve noticed that with the recent increase in readership of The Modern Gal, the commenting has gone down, so I’ve decided it’s time for a group activity. Since we…
Mixing it up
The Modern Gal thinks it smart to learn from the experiences of others. So this advice I offer to you: beer/cocktails and rotating restaurants don’t mix.