This is my favorite Phish song. It has been a slow progression, but I have become a Phish fan almost by osmosis because Bub is such a huge fan! Today is not my day to wax and wan about Phish because I… Continue Reading
With school starting for so many (both kids and parents) and the summer dwindling down, it is hard to believe it is already Labor Day. Didn’t Summer just start? But, here we are… so, happy Labor Day, Y’all! There is… Continue Reading
In the year 1806, a well-dressed man in his twenties visited a doctor who was renowned throughout London for being able to treat what nowadays we’d call depression, but back then was called melancholia. The patient explained that he… Continue Reading
As I have mentioned before, I do not have cable television anymore, not like I watched anything that was not DVRed- so, I do not know how I came across the following commercial ad. But, take a minute and watch… Continue Reading
I’m hoping I’m not alone on this one. I hope this post doesn’t become Exhibit A in a future court case against me. But there are just certain things that take me from zero to white-hot rage in the blink of… Continue Reading
I think I have known, deep down, my whole life that I was destined to have one child- no more and no less. After Baby Bub made his appearance, I wholeheartedly understood why people would want more than one child.… Continue Reading
I totally feel like a broken record- whiney pants. I really do not like this feeling- and I am quickly approaching my limits. Keeping up with this blog without a fully functioning computer is challenging. There are only so many… Continue Reading
This past Friday, Josh and I celebrated our one-year L.A.nniversary. We have lived in Southern California for a full year. The flexibility of my perception of time makes this occasion both surprising and kind of trippy. One year. This year has seen a lot.… Continue Reading
My hair is an issue on which I have many feelz. Although I have been growing my hair out for the past four years, I have had a complicated relationship with my hair for the past two decades. After age 11, my… Continue Reading
Sometime in the last month or so a friend of mine posted a quote picture on Facebook that really struck a cord with me. It said something to the effect of, If you don’t believe in abortion- don’t have one;… Continue Reading
Memorial Day has come and gone and the last days of school are falling like dominos! There is no denying that summertime is upon us! It is here! I live in a coastal town. And people flock here from now… Continue Reading
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” -Mark Twain Memorial Day is so much more than just the kick-off to summer or an excuse to have a mattress sale. Using Memorial Day… Continue Reading
“Gluten-free.” It’s the phrase of the day and you are seeing it everywhere. But, what is it? Specifically? See the below Jimmy Kimmel man-on-the-street interview asking people to define gluten: As a lifetime dieter, I have seen the low-cal, low-carb, and… Continue Reading
For many reasons I love Facebook. I think it is an awesome email platform- it is certainly not nearly as formal as email- if you can call email formal. And also, I love Facebook because it allows me to keep… Continue Reading
It absolutely blows my mind that the first 4 months of 2014 are in the books! That is just crazy talk! These months have just flown by so fast. Seriously. And. If I am being honest, as I like to… Continue Reading
I am a reader. Always have been. I devour the written word. I can’t remember a time when reading wasn’t a thing for me. This flame has been fanned by several key family members and a love of reading is… Continue Reading
Faithful Reader, my laptop (purchased in August) is on the fritz! It frustrates me to no end! I could toss it like a frisbee into the garbage! But, Bub won’t let me. We purchased the insurance. I’m glad we did.… Continue Reading
My mom isn’t on Facebook. It isn’t her thing. In fact, she repels technology; yet another facet of my fabulous Mommy. This past Sunday, on Mothers Days, Facebook was flooded with pictures of moms and kids. It was fantastic. Meeting/seeing my friends… Continue Reading
Yes, to every woman- Happy Mother’s Day. For a large majority of my life I was not interested in having children. However, it was a part of the deal when I married Bub & Baby Bub is the heart of… Continue Reading
As Coralie mentioned on Monday, my birthday was on the 4th. With every passing year, my feelings regarding my birthday become more complicated. I am extremely grateful for the bounty of love in my life- from friends and family. My… Continue Reading