My children always eat balanced meals, never snack on junk food and don't hide anything from me (daughter's desk drawer)(surprise) … [Read more...]
piss me off-don’t call me dear
Is it just me or is it really the same for all of you that when anyone other than an 85 year old man or woman calls me dear- it is meant in a condescending way? Really bad when they are trying to take you to the cleaners- like auto mechanic, plumber, contractor, knowledgeable country fix it guy at … [Read more...]
what helps me at Christmas
When I was a kid I never understood those people you would read or hear about who hated Christmas. How could they? Christmas is the best.Now I get the grinch factor. There is the unrelenting nauseating consumerism, the opportunity to think about what is missing, the extreme loneliness for … [Read more...]
you must be kidding-lazy Christmas
While I do find the early November Christmas push like a niggling brother chastising you into submission, when December 1st hits I LOVE CHRISTMAS. I love the smells, the food,the parties, the quiet moments, the music and the push to love thy neighbour, thy stranger, and thy person who normally … [Read more...]
Domestic Goddess
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...]
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...]
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...]
how to throw a great party
Take one part creativityspare no attention to detailchoose a perfect settingmake it a family eventinclude single moms( Octomom)and creative souls(hunchback with baby on back)don't forget great live musicinvite fabulously fun peoplehave an activity if the kids start to get tiredif you are hosting get … [Read more...]