Posted in August 2009 …

Oh, No You Didn’t…

Being the completely responsible parent, sort of, I attempted last week to sign the boys up for CCD. Late and yes, I just called it CCD.  The deadline for registration was in mid June and yes, I should have had it done and checked off the list well before now, but seriously, who can plan and anticipate … Continue reading →

nourish: Local Harvest

    A great organic food resource is a great resource to have, and this is a fabulous one. Check out Local Harvest at localharvest.org and find out where your nearest organic farmers’ markets, family farms, restaurants and grocery stores are.  You’ll also find links to sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other … Continue reading →

nourish: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

We try very hard to eat local and organic food in our home and as such, it is rare that I buy processed foods.  The process of making something from scratch can be time consuming, but I love the creative process cooking allows for and the fun had in the kitchen. When it came time to celebrate … Continue reading →

Streaking the Sandbox

I used to think parents were ridiculous and slightly self absorbed when they stated what little Jane or Johnny was going to be like when they got older. That was before kids and before I had two boys. Silly me. As I peered out the kitchen window down into the yard watching the kids on … Continue reading →

Cupcakes, Burgers & Beer

Cupcakes at work and a dinner of Burgers and Beer will complete a great day for a friend on his birthday. It all sounded divine, really! It also got me thinking about the simple pleasures. Here’s one of mine. Growing up, there were a few things that we never did as a family. One of … Continue reading →

Full Circle

  Karen is my friend. No, make that a great friend. We met in Charlotte in September of 2003 right after she moved from New Jersey. A mom from my playgroup had met her in Dean & Deluca and invited her to come to our weekly gathering. I was hosting that chance playgroup and she … Continue reading →

Appreciation

10 years ago when Paul and I selected our wedding bands we chose to have a message engraved inside the bands. Revolutionary concept, I know… we were just so cutting edge. Paul was quick to say that “I love you” stated the obvious and was “stupid”. I agreed.  Instead, “I appreciate you” was engraved. Saying … Continue reading →

Lightning Bolts

My excuse for getting through just about anything these days is reminding myself of what I have survived. “If I can get through that, I can do this.” Likely a delusional and misguided approach to things, but those who know me well, know I am harder on myself than you can be on me. So … Continue reading →

May Possibly Stick to your Refrigerator

Had my 10th MRI on Tuesday and as of this morning, the appliances in my kitchen have not flown off the counter at me when I walk by.  The scan was “clean”, so we move ahead with our life between MRI’s and remain hopeful for my continued health.  Deep breath… exhale… drink fat ass glass … Continue reading →

Oops…

I got an update from the Desert today. Apparently, we got bad intel. The snake was not a rattle snake. Either way, the experience remains the same and at least I now know I would not have needed anti-venom or a 911 helicopter rescue.   Last week I felt really bad that I talked Brian out of killing it and guilty … Continue reading →

Have Courage Be Strong

Damn, that sums it up pretty well. Hard to believe that in all the thousands of words I have typed, that these four words perfectly and succinctly tie it all together.  I now wear a bracelet each day inscribed with these four words on it. A gift from my friend Karen, the bracelet was given … Continue reading →