It’s been a crappy couple of days. Maybe longer, it’s hard to tell. Most crap doesn’t come neatly wrapped in a box (at least mine doesn’t), so after a while it’s difficult to discern where/when it began (let alone when it will end). For a while, I let the crap[Read more]
When I was in middle school, my Home Ec teacher (yes, I grew up in the days when Home Ec was a required class for girls) gave us stickers as rewards. My favorites were the scratch-and-sniff stickers, shaped and scented like fruits – strawberries, oranges, grapes. I loved them so[Read more]
Have I mentioned I’m picky? When I start reading a good book, I find it hard to put down. But I find it even harder to find a book I like. So, lately I’ve been reading blogs at bedtime – which, as it turns out, are meeting more than just my need[Read more]
I don’t subscribe to many magazines and those I do receive are either free or gift subscriptions. I know it’s more earth-friendly to read things online or borrow things I want to read; plus, reading materials tend to pile up on my desk, making me feel guilty or just cluttered[Read more]
Beautiful weather inspired a plethora of yard sales this weekend. Just wanted to share a couple of my favorite finds. Printer’s tray; $7.00 It’s not uncommon to see a more modern version of this – intended to hold thimbles or shot glasses or tiny, ceramic animals – but a genuine printer’s[Read more]
Tonight I had to perform minor surgery on our youngest son’s big toe. I’ll spare you the gory details, but share the drama, which resulted in me throwing up my hands and screaming “Trust me!” That is, hands-down, the most frustrating part of parenthood – my inability to snap my[Read more]