My husband Scott does a lot of cool things. Many years ago, he founded, and designed and redesigned the heck out of, this: Mego Museum And then his toy-loving brain thought up this: Dida Displays More recently, a Lost obsession…
Category: just me
what (not) to do when your wallet is stolen + a cute picture
My mishmash life: Wallet stolen on Saturday. At a child’s birthday party. In a private room at a children’s museum. Moral of that story: Never leave your purse unattended. Ever ever ever. If possible, also do not stand over purse…
grateful and not-so-much
I have some theories about the powers of the Internet. Specifically that when one writes about something good, the forces of the universe will immediately switch on you (this seemed particularly true when blogging sleep trials and tribulations). So then…
low fat and kid-friendly recipes (for joanna)
For my friend who asked, and anyone else curious about the recipes for the dishes mentioned in the previous post… Wild Rice Dressing with Turkey Sausage, Apples, and Chestnuts 1 cup wild rice blend (such as Lundberg) 1 package (approx…
joy, pain, sunshine, (no) rain
Again with the weeks between posts. What is going on??? Excuse, the first: I’ve been working. As a professional writer/editor, I find that my blogging mojo gets zapped when I am using my powers for good in other areas. Been…
a surprisingly good day (galactic tantrums included)
Motherhood has not been easy for me. There’s a long list of things I feel guilty about, and he’s only almost 3. I am particularly aghast at his twice-a-day “syrup milk” habit – milk mixed with maple syrup. He calls…
feeling hot and bothered
The weather was finally hot here today. Hello, one day of summer. But since I’m feeling cranky, and out of touch with my blog, what better way to check back in than with a little rant? <begin rant> We returned…
mama’s got a new pair(s) of shoe(s)
Wow, I feel so refreshed. Can you tell? My blog is all upgraded and stuff. Nothing you can SEE exactly (or rather, AT ALL), but it’s amazing what a little time with tech support, a few maaaaagical scripts (Bluehost ROCKS)…