Archive for December, 2009

Cocktail Parties for Lazy People (a.k.a. Me)

Because it is snowing outside, and Christmas has suddenly come into sharp focus rather than lazily floating just over the horizon, I realize that it is time to start thinking about holiday entertaining.  And let’s face it, if ever there was a time of year that makes us  feel like drinking, it’s the holidays.  So ...Read More

Survivor Finale Viewing Party

So who is watching Survivor Samoa this season?  It started off with one of the more memorably irritating characters in recent history; self-proclaimed Survivor mastermind, Russell.  He is a stocky little bandy-legged fellow who wasted no time in declaring himself the best player of the game, ever.  He pulled some fairly weaselly maneuvers right off ...Read More

The Seven Worst Party Guests

There is a dark side of hosting a party; there are things we all have seen and heard but don’t talk about.  It’s time to bring them into the light and discuss them.  The worst kinds of guests that attend your party.  They are unstoppable, they will not be defeated, there is nothing you can ...Read More