We just celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary recently, and it’s genuinely crazy to think we’ve been married that long. I remember watching Thirtysomething* as a kid, and marveling at how long being married as long as the characters were (12 years? 15 years?). They were so… grown-up, with houses, and kids, and jobs, and MARRIAGE. Lots […]
Diamonds In The Rough
Happy New Year and all that jazz! I’m not a big fan of resolutions, mainly because as someone who fights a tendency towards perfectionism, I used to go overboard on them. I’d make resolutions, but along the lines of: Clean & organize every single corner of my house. Always. Work out every single day. Eat […]
Happy New DAY
So… 2016 officially finito, & Betty White is still alive & kicking it, so there’s that… If your 2016 was the dumpster fire that it seemed to be for most people -based on what I’ve seen via social media, anyway- then you’re no doubt glad to have awoken this morning to a fresh start: the […]
To The Parent Volunteers: A Sincere Thank You
As a mother of six children, maintaining my weekly schedule can be daunting at times. In addition to the usual meals, homework, and household routine, a good part of my time is also spent shepherding my kids to and from their various activities. As busy as my week can be, however, I’m genuinely thankful that […]
Thoughts on 9/11…
(ARCHIVE: Originally posted on September 11, 2014- updated for date accuracy) Obviously, I try to keep my blog on the lighter side of things, sharing anecdotes that are amusing and/or light-hearted. Today, though 18 years later, is not one of those times. Because today is September 11. Before you think, “whoa too heavy.” & click […]
