Two Catholic Kids and a Cart

Sitting in her SUV, we both blankly stared forward. We had made a rookie mistake. Had we learned anything from the caper movies we'd seen growing up, we'd have known to case the joint. Instead we rolled up expecting an easy heist. My friend assumed the role of getaway driver and my penchant for pilates made me the muscles of the operation.

Waiting for dark and fearing that it might be our last should things go awry, we sat down after work for a two-course dinner. We managed to keep the conversation on everything but the task before us.

First Few Breaths

After a day of honking and sniffling
a tissue taking the place of a hand
sleep brings relief

After falling asleep in your day clothes
you awake and
for a brief moment
you can breathe through your nose
who cares that it's just one side

After a few breaths
and thinking the symptoms gone
the sinus flood gates open

Male breast op numbers 'growing fastest'

Men want rid of them. Women want 'em. Can't we all just be happy with what we don't have?

BBC News - Male breast op numbers 'growing fastest':

Breast reduction for men is the fastest-growing part of the cosmetic surgery industry for the second year running, plastic surgeons have said.

The number of such operations rose from 323 in 2008 to 581 last year - an 80% increase - the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons said.

Shared: 'Dancing With the Stars' Co-Host Leaving Show : TVBizwire : TVWeek - Television Industry news, TV ratings, analysis, celebrity event photos

Seriously? This gig is that hard? And your duties are that demanding at Insider? I bet Kelly Ripa takes her spot.

'Dancing With the Stars' Co-Host Leaving Show : TVBizwire : TVWeek - Television Industry news, TV ratings, analysis, celebrity event photos:

ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” is losing one of its co-hosts, People.com reports.

The popular show is currently hosted by two people, Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris.

It's Harris who is leaving.

She said she’s leaving because she needs to concentrate on her correspondent job at “The Insider.”

2 Takes on Pork Chops for Quick Eats after Work

Feeling the need to cook more at home, I tried two takes on pork chops the past two nights. Both recipes are quick solutions to make a decently healthy dinner after work.

Round 1: Pork chops with mushrooms, red onion, broccoli and garlic.
Time: 30-40 minutes.