When my kids were 4 and 6 we arrived at a sweet hotel on the beach in Florida and they began to look around the hotel room. My 6 year old opened a closet and said "Look Mommy, the hotel room comes with its own surf board." … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday-take a guess
"If you have it, you don't need to have anything else and if you don't have it, it doesn't much matter what else you have, it is not enough." JM BarrieWhat, in your opinion do you think he was talking about? Or more importantly, what would this be for you? Good health? A … [Read more...]
all good, mom
A few weeks ago I went to my annual mammogram and saw this on the street outside of the HospitalI noticed it because most bikes look like this I would rather be stuck on an elevator with bike owner number one. She might howl at the moon and collect cats, but she would never be boring.While … [Read more...]
Life is a picnic
When I watched Julie and Julia I was captivated by many things -blogging and the power of the little person's passion on the Julie side ,- but more than anything- I was riveted by Julia Child's fantastic sense of self, her ability to laugh at herself, see her imperfections and love herself … [Read more...]
9 lives over
Those of you who read about my reader who left her marriage and whose ex gave their children a cat to live 'happily with you at mommy's", and she loathes cats(and he knew this naturally), remember that the first night her second husband slept over at hers, he awoke to find his soft top on his sports … [Read more...]
playground paranoia
Not too long ago, even with the passage of time at the speed of light, my two children were in elementary school. The school was a special place; dingy, old, with spectacular budget cuts but a sparkling and enduring spirit. It had, unfortunately, very modern views on safety.In … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday-speak up
"I was angry with my friend I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe, I told it not , my wrath did grow." … [Read more...]
10 reasons it is better to be the mom
In response to Shawn's post of the same name but dad version, I need to remind him of why it is better to be the mom. I will limit my response to 10 points because I don't want to overwhelm him.The ten reasons why it is better to be a mom are10) BECAUSE Year one the babe looks like the dad as … [Read more...]
Is it just me?
Is it just me or is this car laughing at me and calling me names ? I am feeling sensitive after Friday night. … [Read more...]
stupid questions
"Was it just me, or did everyone but us look really old at that party?""Does my ass look big in these jeans?""Do I look any different to you then I did when I was in my 20's?""Is that dessert fattening?""Am I too drunk to drive?""Am I your first?""Am I the best?""Do I look tired?'"Can you tell I … [Read more...]