Yearly Archives: 2012

Since I just typed it, I’ve gotta ask—why don’t we use that word anymore? Unmentionables. We totally should. Sounds so much better than bra and underwear. Which is—speaking of things…

Taking a little detour from the normal today, but I can’t help it. Here’s why.Because I read a book. Nothing earth-shattering there. If you read this blog at all, you…

There are so many reasons to celebrate November. Namely:1. I was born this month.2. This month is my birthday month. 3. My birthday rocks big time.4. I like gifts.But on…

As I walked around in the dark last night, I wrote a little poem, one I shall share with you now.A Heartfelt Ode to Halloween:“I love my kids, I’m so…

No it isn't. It totally isn't. Because…I drive a minivan.I know this confession isn’t as earth-shattering or life-changing as an alcoholic making a statement at an AA meeting or an…

If you’ve read this blog for more than five minutes, you’ve probably figured out that I love to read. Without a book in my hand, I’m honestly not sure what…

First, I think I need to take a second to address the elephant in the room. And no, I’m not talking about Mitt Romney (though I’ll get back to him…

Truthfully, last week kicked my butt. Like, literally. I’m pretty sure if I turn around just right and shine a flashlight just so while looking in mirror at just the…

Sometimes, things just don’t work out the way we plan them. No matter how much thought, how much anticipation, how much plotting we put into something, occasionally…occasionally…things fall apart.Take me…

I don’t know about y’all, but I am not a good waiter. And I’m not talking about the “would you like fries with that?” kind of waiter, though I’m certain…