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Not One, but Two
There are things that happen to other people that you think will never be a problem for you. Then you wake up one day, part your hair to the other side – just for…
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First Day! First Day!
First grade for the littlest Donovan started today. He was nervous. I was nervous. Well, actually, we were both a perfect blend of nervous and excited as we drove in. His teacher is young…
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Banana Nut Heaven
I have to share with you a recipe I made yesterday. It was for a banana nut bread, but I think it is more of a cake than anything. The sour cream in it…
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As the Pendulum Swings…
Three days ago, we thought we were embarking upon a weekend without the kids. Their grandparents were due to take them for the weekend for a grandkid party down at their Pensacola residence. They…
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Oh Holy Gods of Routine, Have Mercy on Us
Something occurred to me today – in less than five days, I will again be at the mercy of the metro public school scheduling… Lazing about making excuses to the kids as to why…
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Yes is the New No
My husband and I are trying a little experiment. First, let me tell you how we came about this decision: We have become pretty crochety and cranky, my husband and I… Not so much…
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Shopping… How Taxing.
For the first time in my life, yesterday, I took advantage of the “no tax” weekend and went to Opry Mills Mall – truly one of the most disturbingly over-the-top places in the universe. …
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The Great Wind Down
I can see the light at the end of this long tunnel of summer. We have gotten the car back. We are getting school clothes for the boy. He is excited to start school in…
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Hand, Foot and Mouth WHAT???`
Two days ago, my daughter awoke from her afternoon nap with, exempting the ninth grade sexual education videos, the nastiest blisters I have ever seen – except hers are on the soles of her…
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Thank Goodness for Starbucks…..
When you’re feeling tired and overworked and, maybe, even a little cheated in life – go to Starbucks. It was just the happy reality check that I needed. I had a meeting there this…