Much scientific research has been done on the human ability to make choices, and the ideal number of choices to enhance satisfaction. The answer: a maximum of 6. My theory is that 6 is the magic number after our personal filters have been applied. For example, there are hundreds of makes and model choices of… Continue reading Too Many Choices
Author: tahlia42
From the Vault
Remember when MySpace was cool? Tom does. Well, back in the day, I used to blog with some frequency, mainly about dance, but with the occasional dabbling in other areas. The other day I logged into MySpace (after they reset my password for me since it had been years since I’d been on) and recovered… Continue reading From the Vault
Becoming Adventure Girl
As I was re-reading my Bright Shiny Things post about trying new things and the shift from scared of failure to “why not?”, I wondered to myself, “how did that happen?” Am I the only one who talks to myself … and answers? I think that is why I got a cat when I was… Continue reading Becoming Adventure Girl
Getting Better
As I approach my 40th birthday, I’ve been thinking about my life. So far, every decade has been better than the one before: LOVED having my mom home with me until I went to kindergarten. My parents divorcing while I was in elementary school really hit me hard. Then came high school and going off… Continue reading Getting Better
But Wait, There’s More!
Okay, since 40 years doesn’t seem to be long enough to learn how to read a calendar, I changed my posting schedule this week. Yup, I woke up on Wednesday thinking it was Thursday and posted a day early. Rather than making you wait until Monday (because I know the anticipation would distract you from… Continue reading But Wait, There’s More!
Cowboys and Aliens – The Review
After seeing the extended trailer for Cowboys and Aliens, I was bound and determined to see this summer's blockbuster. I was bouncing off the walls when I won free passes, and arrived 2 1/2 hours before show time to guarantee a seat (and that got me into the 2nd wave of people getting in!) Fortunately, I… Continue reading Cowboys and Aliens – The Review
Bright, Shiny Things
My latest theory is that I must have been a raccoon or a crow in a previous life: I am uncontrollably attracted to bright shiny things. Not just things that are literally bright and shiny, but basically anything outside the usual. “Oh, I want to learn this. But wait, that seems brighter; let’s look at… Continue reading Bright, Shiny Things
Acknowledging Middle Age
The other day I was thinking about average life expectancies after hearing a report on NPR. I’m not one of those people who have adopted the talking Barbie’s view that “math is hard” (Okay, what she actually said was “Math class is tough”. I would love one of those dolls!). In contemplating the average life… Continue reading Acknowledging Middle Age
I Carried a Watermelon
I am not a girly girl. My tummy turns when I see trailers for romantic comedies. Give me a good action/adventure or indie comedy, with the occasional sci fi flick thrown in for good measure, and I am a happy movie goer. Needless to say, I was shocked when I recently compiled my list of… Continue reading I Carried a Watermelon
Delayed Light Bulb
I’m amazed by the number of things that I have learned that don’t take root right away. They are just little seeds floating around in my brain, presumed forgotten until all of a sudden they are front and center and acting like they’ve been there the whole time! I guess in that respect we are… Continue reading Delayed Light Bulb
Grown Up, Now What? 