getting your “exorcise” on!

This morning, on the way to my special mailing box in the lobby, I came across our building manager taking down a portrait of Spencer Cullen from the Wall of Residents. Spencer had just moved in to the building, and I had gone to his housewarming party last autumn. He is a stylish, tow-headed young man who has quite the modeling career ahead of him. Needless to say, seeing his beautiful face coming off of the Wall was a great shock. I said “Why are you taking down Spencer’s photo, cowpoke?” Now, I call the building manager “cowpoke” because I had forgotten his name at the time (It’s something like Anish or Tortuga), and it’s fun way to address someone in any circumstance. Cowpoke responded that Spencer was moving out at the end of the week. Not if Courtney has anything to say about it!

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Help out a friend or loved one battling depression by reminding them that it could always be worse. Then list ways in which their life could be worse.

Courtney Austen Brown


The best part about owning an Indian rug is that it says, “I’ve been to India” when in fact you have never been there and will never, ever go.

Courtney Austen Brown


To gain insight into the lives of those you admire, observe a domestic cat as it sleeps. Then, observe an alley cat as it sleeps. What’s that? An alley cat never sleeps? Well there you go.

Courtney Austen Brown


spruce up summer with retro-condiments

In fashion and food, everything old is new again.  Just as I spruced up a nation’s Spring by re-introducing the man-bonnet, I am heating up Summer with these delicious, unique treats.  You will surely be the hit of your next dinner party, social event, or private meal with these tasty retro-condiments.

None of these products are available for purchase so I have included the recipes below.

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Pop your emotional champagne bottle by greeting the first person you see today with the loudest scream you can muster.

Courtney Austen Brown