to do lists of the semi-adult: episode 17

Jewels and I are lifelong readers, and the books we’ve read as kids have made a huge impact on our lives. And I’m so glad they did! In this episode of To Do Lists of the Semi-Adult, we talk about the books we loved the most. Obviously we started with Harry Potter–you’ve met us before,Continue reading “to do lists of the semi-adult: episode 17”

outlander s1e12: lallybroch

Jamie, Jamie, Jamie. You’d think you had learned something after being married to Claire. Like not to assume you know what’s going on with the woman of the house. Or to, I don’t know, listen to her about the state of the estate she’s run for the past four years. But no! Supposedly diplomatic JamieContinue reading “outlander s1e12: lallybroch”

outlander s1e11: the devil’s mark

To be a woman in 2015 culture is to speak the truth in a crowd and have no one believe you. It is to never be able to find the right balance of what that crowd thinks women should be. It doesn’t matter if you do everything to fit their expectations or if you areContinue reading “outlander s1e11: the devil’s mark”

my favorite pop culture pastime: shipping

I ship Oliver and Felicity, and Elizabeth and Philip. I ship Alicia Florrick with everyone, but especially Finn Polmar. I yell “make out!” at the TV so often, it’s become a constant refrain in my apartment. In TV land I am ruthless. I want everyone to cheat on everyone, unless you’re a couple I thinkContinue reading “my favorite pop culture pastime: shipping”