The Anti-Resolution
It’s that time of year again, the nascent, early days when people feel they must tie themselves to some important cause, strap themselves to the fragile barrel of weight loss and plunge head-long into a New Year. Having made several disappointing trips down the river of good intentions, this year, I’m content to bob along [...]
The Eight Wonders of Me
Way back when, Mizmell tagged me for a meme. I was supposed to share 8 weird things about myself. It was November. Ever since then I’ve been mulling over the possibility that I am not unique in any way, shape or form. This one has had me stumped, uncharacteristically speechless. It’s time I took a [...]
My ‘Crazy’
We have had house guests. Oh, okay, I have had house guests and the other people that live here have merely enjoyed the additional meals and exceptional fussing that comes with my having company. For everyone else it was just another long weekend save for the five course meal on Thursday and the addition [...]
Are you calling my kid average?
Yesterday was teacher/parent conference day. The kids were home from school bouncing off the walls and hanging from the banisters as a cold rain fell. I did manage to leave for a half an hour and complete a rather paltry 15 minute idea-share with each of their teachers. As always, the face to face time [...]
Fish nets and cleavage for the third grade
Today it’s dawned sunny and crisp. A perfect Halloween. I can remember years when I had to wear gloves and mittens and a winter parka over my costume while trick-or-treating. Let’s just say that the outer layers really ruined the overall dramatic effect of my mouse-with-mushroom-on-head costume. I’m glad my kids will only have to [...]
Call me cavewoman
Though I’m no stranger to conflict, the fact is, really, truly, deep down, I just want everyone to get along. I particularly would like everyone who is nice enough to read my blog and benevolent enough to actually comment here from time to time to get along. So it follows that I have been stewing [...]
Spider Mama and her mini-me
Thursdays are writing days and lucky for me it’s a misting, damp day that doesn’t beckon me outdoors. I plan to get some real words on the page.
But first I have to tell you about my spider…
I am not an insect-phobe (I’m sure there’s a technical word for this but looking it up will be [...]
Best Laid Plans
How to cope with writer’s block? Both Ron and Bono agree that writing about the mental constipation plaguing me is a sure way to regain the free flow of ideas. I am so fond of Ron and have quite a few U2 songs on my iPod that used to work before I ran it through [...]
Madmarriage, the interview…
I’m slowly coming off a three day weekend and finding it difficult to get back into the blogging saddle. So I’m incredibly thankful for Amanda of Tumble Dry and The Wink. (Yes, she is a dual blogger just so she can laugh and point fingers at those of us who have trouble posting unique, well-written [...]
Mensa, but for idiots
I have discovered the true meaning of the word ‘antique’. Antique , as it is used to refer to a home that is over one hundred years old, is really just a fancy way of saying “I was bat-ass crazy when I bought this heap and now live in a home with faulty plumbing, lead [...]
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