“Forty and fabulous! With a sprinkle of sass and a dash of class.” I found this quote funny, but not quite accurate. Forty. Welp, unfortunately, guys, this is true. It was another big week in our house last week. I rolled into my forties. Friends and family kept asking how I felt about turning forty.
Though not exactly a household name, the comedy team of Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker — colloquially shortened to ZAZ — seems to have perfected the spoof movie genre with their uproarious Airplane! (1980) and three successful Naked Gun movies (1988-94). Wikipedia points out that spoofs had been around since the days of silent film, generated
Remember when? When you were a child, ice cream cones, after-supper bike rides, play dates and romantic dates. Christmases and birthdays, homework and housework, favorite meals and all those remarkable firsts. You hold so many memories. As in the new book, “The End is the Beginning” by Jill Bialosky, so many are lost. She wanted
Caftans, also known as “kaftans,” are loose-fitting robes with a rich history and are available in a variety of modern styles. Originating in Asia, these oversized tunics have been worn by a number of cultures around the world for thousands of years. In ancient Mesopotamia and Persia, elaborately adorned caftans were worn as a symbol
I think one of the best parts of summer is all the fresh produce and everything we can do with it. The choices and possibilities are endless. What is your favorite thing you look forward to? That first bite of sweet corn with butter and salt? Stuffed peppers straight from the garden? My peppers are
As we have already discussed, the physical realm is governed by universal truths, also known as laws. The same is true for the spiritual realm. We become aware of these spiritual laws through Scripture as revealed by the Holy Spirit. For a full explanation of the Spirit’s work in revealing spiritual laws, read 1 Corinthians
Folks, it’s a big week in our house this week. A week that felt like it wouldn’t get here as fast as it did. I keep asking myself how we got here? How on earth is this possible? Our son Tyler turned 16 on Monday. SIXTEEN. Like officially old enough that Momma’s sweet baby boy
This week’s headline nods to the fact that the movie Jaws is now 50 years old; but it also admits that a single Webb article can’t possibly cover all the fascinating facts about this film: the actors; the music; the box-office bonanza; Peter Benchley’s original book; and of course, the infamous rigors of actual production,
In this week’s movie-slot at Webb, I’m celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jaws. So here at Weird Words we’re doing that, too — with a look at vocab from the world of boats and sailing. Earlier, we covered more than a dozen regular words that have a special meaning on deck — terms like beam,
Every summer, I find it’s necessary to change up my makeup. A change to my makeup routine is a necessary pleasure. Sweltering heat, rising humidity, and icy blasts of air conditioning don’t exactly make the best conditions for the cosmetics I use in the winter and spring. And while there are a lot of beauty
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 You’re on fire this week, Aries. Ideas are sparking left and right. Don’t forget to slow down before you burn out. You want to showcase energy without creating chaos. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 This week is ideal for treating yourself to something great, Taurus. Money and love are both
