How To Order Scholastic Books

As embarrassing and humiliating as it is funny, I am sharing this with the hope my wisdom will keep you from making the same mistakes I did. Enjoy and feel free to sling mud at me, I am ready and waiting.  I signed up, in addition to being a Room Mom, to handle the Scholastic … Continue reading →

I Declare!

Wow, you have a full head of hair!   Shit! I do?  Yes, dumb ass it does grow back.

I Declare!

I declare, my kingdom of readers, that people say some really fascinating things. Trust me. Aside from the good stuff, the funny stuff and just plain silly stuff; there’s the “other” stuff.  The shitty stuff, the stupid stuff and the “you can’t possibly be that much of an asshole” stuff. I’ve attempted to approach my quandary (the piece of … Continue reading →

18 Butterflies

A gift from a friend, 18 handmade butterflies hang in my office above my desk. What I see when I walk into the room and what I look up to when I work and write. From the breezes that come through the window, they flutter, fly and reflect shadows around the room; they are a … Continue reading →

Day 1: Year 35

AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! I’m too damn tired to think or explain in any form the fun we had today… so I simply wrote a list. I will attempt to be more creative in the very near future when my brain is functioning again. I. Need. Sleep. 6AM: Feed crazy hungry dogs, let them out and pray boys … Continue reading →

Adventures of a Pot of Chili

Last Sunday I entered my pot of chili in the preschool’s 1st annual Chili Cook Off. I placed third and thoroughly enjoyed my prize from the bake sale table… a sumptuous red velvet cupcake from Divine Cupcakes. YUM! Being a preschool fundraiser, it would not have been complete with out a visit from the Fire … Continue reading →

Picking Your Battles

I had to remind myself this morning that some battles are not worth fighting. Cooper, bounding into my office in his underwear, announced to me and the dogs that he was ready to get dressed. I was thrilled with his initiative.  When I suggested that I would help him get the clothes, he responded that … Continue reading →

I am Jennifer, a…

…mother, wife, daughter, family chef, laundry goddess, chauffeur, gardener, domestic goddess, survivor, advocate and patient.   Until I had a brain tumor, I had never considered the meaning behind these labels, if they fit and why people used them.  Being diagnosed with something horrible like a brain tumor has quickly taught me, aside from how … Continue reading →

C is for Courage

Tucker is six. He has no idea that he has been struggling. He is very happy. Aside from his ability to memorize tremendous amounts of information and an affinity for being a great guesser, he can’t read very well.  We suspected there was a disconnect but we did not know the depth of the problem; we … Continue reading →

The Big Be There

Before transitioning my writing over here to Grey Matter Life, Caring Bridge  provided an outlet to share our experiences. The experience of living with a brain tumor, how our family was coping and what our new life is all about emerged in my writing and the process has been healing.   If not for Caring Bridge and the free service they provide families like ours, our experience … Continue reading →

nourish: Biscuit Bliss

Heaven on a plate comes in the form of home made, light, fluffy and buttery biscuits. The perfect treat on a cool fall morning with a hot cup of coffee and the Wall Street Journal. Even better is how easy they are to make. A fast, fresh, on the fly breakfast favorite for my boys, I love when they come bounding down into the kitchen asking for hot fresh … Continue reading →

Something To Smile About…

As Paul and I get ready to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary in a few weeks, I can’t help but think back to when it all began. Reminiscing about first dates with friends over the years, I’ve heard it all. The great stories about the sweet and special dates they’ve had with their spouses and the … Continue reading →

Blue…

 Look what decided to finally make an appearance… thanks for showing up to the party.