It’s almost that time of year again. We’ll soon know who is going to play in the World Series. Will the Cubs repeat or will it be another 108 years until we once again know the joy of victory?

The birthday train rolls on and the music theme continues. 

Someone sitting at this keyboard has a birthday in September. So since this month is all about me, I’m going to write about what I love most – music. 

What do you do with a TV show that you loved, then hated, and now enjoy again?

He went to space and he's on TV. How cool is that?

Fat girl for the win!*

Chester, your music was gut-wrenchingly honest and you will be missed.

Michael Ruhlman's got a new book? And it's about Grocery stores? Commence happy dance!

I loved this book! It's the best thing I've read in quite a while.

THIS IS THE BEST COOKING SHOW EVER ON TV EVER! Seriously. No exaggeration. 

I laughed while driving in traffic. Yeah. It's that funny. (I was listening to the audio version. Don't freak out.)

I knew both of these were a thing - but I never realized they had clashed.

I didn't know if this was one I'd make it through, but I found it very humble and moving.

Billy Collins is back with another thought-provoking collection of words.

These are beautiful and I think they'd be fun to make (or try to make...whatever).

My favorite HGTV show now has a book too? Must. Read. Now.

The Bad Boy of Ballet! Wait...is that even a thing?

MOREGILMOREMOREGILMOREMOREGILMORE...
WHOOOOPPPPPEEE!

If you need more French cooking or fried chicken, Chef Ludo is your man!

After making a stunning self-discovery about my lack of presidential knowledge, I set out on a quest to correct my deficiency. This is how far I got...

A horse movie with some heart. That sounds like a good time to me!

He had trouble finding a home in the NFL, but that doesn't mean his life's not worthwhile.

And you thought your family was dysfunctional.

Culinary Artober continues with my other favorite chef/writer, Ruth Reichl.

Happy Artober! Let's celebrate with a book about food math that is so cool, even a nonmath person (like me) will love it!