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“Mommy, some of the girls at school wear shoes like yours.” “These shoes? These Stan Smiths?” “Yeah, those.” “I must be cool then.” “Yeah, you’re pretty cool” At one point in my blogging evolution I thought I might try a … Continue reading →

One of the best things in 2009 was the Blogher conference in Chicago that I was fortunate enough to attend.  I became the  most extroverted of introverts and was able to finally meet some of the fantastic writers beyond the … Continue reading →

Relying on another Blogher NaBloPoMo prompt-which TV series finale are you upset about and why? For me in recent years, it had to be Parenthood.  (Image from NBC.com) I was so addicted to that show, so tied to those characters … Continue reading →

Coffee, facebooking (a noun?), contemplating a workout, planning a UFC viewing get together, and a closeup shot of my dog, who is a bit stinky and in desperate need of a groom. Because he is so cute. That is all.

“Did my grandfather meet me, Mommy?” “No unfortunately, sweetie, I knew your grandpa when I first started dating Daddy, but he passed before we got married.” “Oh, that’s too bad, I was hoping I had met him.” I proceeded to … Continue reading →

The day does not get started for me until I have my morning coffee. Coffee has been a bit of a running joke in this household.  When we were living with my parents while waiting for our house to close, … Continue reading →

My son has grown exponentially in the last few months, certainly physically, standing at almost six foot two, but also in his outlook and maturity to a certain extent.  We see glimpses of a mature young man, sprinkled with plenty … Continue reading →

My doctor came into the exam room and commented right away. “You’re looking relaxed,  casual.  Are you working from home today, are you on vacation … Off?” “I’m off-off.” I replied. “Off-off, as in not working, as in taking a break…” … Continue reading →