As a newly pseudo-single girl, I would like to share with you some of the pluses of a life less…encumbered? 1.) Burning as many scented candles as I would like whenever I would like. 2.) Ice cream for dinner. 3.) Closet space. 4.) Electric blanket never complains about my cold feet. 5.) Bathroom counter space. […]
I always swore that was a piece of parenting advice that needed to be passed down somehow. This is both one of those things-I-never-thought-I’d-need-to-say and one of those how-the-heck-didn’t-they-know things. Clearly you’ll need the full story to know why I am bestowing this particular tidbit of wisdom upon you. Journey with me back about 8 […]
Sometimes there are situations in life for which it is impossible to find the right words. Deaths come to mind. Seems there is no right thing to say, no way to capture in words what you want to convey to the mourning parties. You hurt for them, you want to help them hurt less, you […]
My daughter came home from school today and announced that her literature teacher had let them listen to a song by Alanis Morissette during class. Intrigued, I asked which one and why. She said that they had listened to “Isn’t it Ironic?” to learn what irony is. Sigh. Have you heard this song? I used […]
This has been quite a year for me. I set out at the beginning of the year planning to undertake 43 Resolutions, thinking it would be entertaining to tweak my life a little. Then life tweaked me right back…hard. Ouch. So here, in no particular order is a list of things I learned this year […]
Approximately 44 days ago (not that I am counting) I re-entered the corporate world. I thought I left forever three years ago. I started various businesses. I worked at home. I chaffeured children around. It was awesome. And then it was over. Boo. So back to work I went. I was pretty pumped because I […]
Every year, much like many stereotypical suburban Moms (a tribe I am proud to call my own), I attempt to conjure Christmas magic. The gingerbread houses that we merrily build together. The twinkling lights adorning the outside of the house. The heartwarming tree trim where we listen to favorite Christmas tunes and recount the nostalgic […]
A few years ago I went to have an ultrascan done of my carotid artery (sexy, right?) The technician fancied herself to be quite the crack diagnostician and kept up a lively chatter as she checked me out. She blabbered away and then said, “Hmmmm…” Let me tell you, “Hmmm…” is my second least favorite […]
“It’s not FAIR!” screams my 11-year-old daughter. This is her go-to statement of outrage and my go-to response is, “I’m sorry sweetie, but life is not always fair.” The first time I told her this, you would have thought I had told her the sky wasn’t blue, or the Happy Meal didn’t come with a […]
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