I Don’t Drink – A Very Dry Tale
Once upon a time there was a little girl who never in her whole life had had a drink. Well, she'd had a drink–she'd […]
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No Potty-Mouth Here. My Lips Would Fall Off.
When I was a kid I wasn't allowed to say "shut up." Also forbidden were, "you're stupid," "fart," "crap," and "butt." The result was that […]
The Runner’s Wife: Mr. Crazy Legs’ Shoes of Doom
I am married to a runner. Yes. Mourn with me now. For I must live with a man who is also married to asphalt, […]
Nothing Stronger Than Cough Syrup for YOU!
There is a dent in our wall the approximate size and shape of my head. Why? Because the first child of my heart, fruit of […]
The Boy, The Lava Lamp, and the Port-a-Potty
I have wondered about this last little munchkin that came to me much later in life than I thought I'd still be making […]
Slight Delay In The Proceedings
Dear People, I have unexpectedly lost an uncle this week and can’t seem to clear my head. So, if it’s all the same to you, […]
Overnight Caramel French Toast. And Spiced Nuts.
Merry Christmas! Please don't get up. Just sit there and read this lovely recipe that makes a perfect Christmas morning breakfast. Because you make […]
Cream of Whatevah Soup
My dear cooking-type people: Today I am going to share with you a lovely little Cream of Whateveryouhaveinyourfridge Soup. It's quick. It's easy. It freezes […]
Mid-Life Baking Soda
You know, there’s something to be said for a certain lack of self-esteem. Yeah, yeah, I know. Statements like that fly in the face of […]
Throw Me Some Christmas Music, Baby. I Got Me Some De-Stressing To Do!
"You know what I love about your car?" asked my cute little niece the other night as I was taking her home. "What?" "It […]