I find resolutions fascinating, mostly because people have such strong reactions for or against them. Folks tend to fall into … More
Category: family
The Santa Liar
I posted this last year and am posting it again with an update. My now 16-year-old and I were about … More
Post Thanks and the Dark Side of Carrots
Thanksgiving was busy and wonderful and there were many moments with friends and family I am grateful for. In a … More
Discombobulation
Anyone else discombobulated from the time change? But before we get into that, let’s give a big round of applause … More
Hey Slim, Can you Spare a Seam?
Hey, fans, I have a mild case of tendinitis, so I’m reposting one of my first posts, from way back … More
A Modest Proposal of Gratitude for Parenting Advice
With school back in full swing, I’d like to take this opportunity to send an open thank you to all … More
Introducing Our New Furry Family Member: Marble
A few months ago we said goodbye to Hamphrey, our beloved hamster and occasional muse/savior of this blog (Hamphrey snoring … More
Birthdays: Top 5 Reasons 50 is Better than 30
At least these are my reasons; yours may differ, but believe me, you have them. Scheduling surgery on your birthday … More
I’m Too Sexy for My Suit
I was at a lake this past week vacationing with my family. My grandparents had a cottage there and we … More
Rockin’ in the ‘Burbs: Top 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Rick Springfield
My sister’s birthday is just three days after mine in August, so this year we decided to treat ourselves to … More