It’s been a long winter around here. Although our grounds have yet to (and probably will never)be christened with snow we’ve definitely felt the effects of dark days and rainy nights. For the most part we’ve been homebound and coming up with new ways to play Chutes ‘n Ladders. Have you ever played this game? […]
Half a Haircut
I mentioned yesterday that my dog was suffering from depression due to his ridiculously half-completed haircut. I thought I should explain how this came to pass. Lewis is a Shih-Poo mix (half shih tzu/half poodle…emphasis on the ‘shit’, hehehe). I know, real mature. He has very thick, curly black hair that grows like he’s the […]
Phew…a rough couple of weeks
Some of you may have noticed that I haven’t been posting quite as often as of late. Wait. You haven’ t noticed? Well, that’s embarassing. I used to post five days a week, without fail. And this was no problem for me because I’ve always been a bit…wordy. Yes, that’s what I’d call it. Wordy. […]
Spring is Upon Us
While I fully recognize that some parts of this country are still bedded down with snow, here in the Pacific Northwest we’re getting teased mercilessly with Spring-like sunshine and budding plants. We’ve been blessed with a couple of gorgeous days and the neighborhood has been all abuzz with lawnmowers, pungentbark-a-mulchand the onset of hyper kids. […]
A Whole New Level of Pain
So I’ve hit a bit of a weight loss plateau. The ‘Mohave Desert’ of plateaus, really. And naturally, my hubby the weightloss/fitness pro (so not) decided to impart on me his infinite wisdom. “Mindy, you should totally mix things up a little bit. You need to try a different workout,” Jer explained. “Jer, I always […]
A Boy and His First Love
When I gave birth to my little guy I knew he would be a “binkie” baby. How did I know this? Because,I have absolutely no problem with a little bit of ‘forced’ attachment. From the get-go, I stuck that plug in Jack’s mouth at the first sign of trouble. He’d barely manage to squeak out […]
Reinventing History
I made an interesting discovery a few days ago. I detected a weakness, saw a challenge and then experienced a moment of resigned understanding. Allow me to explain… This weekend I sat chatting with some other first-grade moms during Avery’s basketball game (by the way, still waiting for a basket…at her current rate of skillbuilding […]
The Contents of a Girl’s Purse
My daughter recently discovered that frenzied panic experienced by a woman who has lost something that is oftentimes more important than her car keys, favorite lipstick or (gasp!) most comfortable bra. Her purse. I have made no apologies for my unnatural but ever-so-real infatuation with purses. I always have to be carrying one and covet […]
Giving My Money Away
As some of you may know, I recently went away for a night with my girlfriends, all of us in dire need of a little rest and relaxation. So, naturally, after settling in to our hotel room,we headed out to the nearest casino! I’m really not much of a gambler, in all honesty, but the […]
Valentine’s Day
So, how did you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Was it a holiday filled with love, passion and romantic notions? Were there roses and little chocolate hearts gracing your bed pillow? Did your sweetheart whisper sweet-nothings into your ear pledging his or her undying devotion, romantic music playing in the background? Yeah, mine was almost like that. […]
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