I remember when I was in third grade or so my brother and I shared bathroom in our faux English tudor split level with wall to wall carpeting. It was the 70s. 'Nuff said. There were double sinks with a wall size mirror and a door leading to a separate toilet and tub. My mother … [Read more...] about Bloody Good Mary – 5:00 Fridays
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Peek Into My Purse
While most people swap out flips flops for boots or linen for flannel when the first signs of autumn blow in, I reach for my purse. The first thing I do is trade in my summer bag for chocolatey fall arm candy. This year I'm trading in a navy and white hobo with gold accents … [Read more...] about Peek Into My Purse
National Make a Difference Day Helps Early Literacy
Did you know that National Make a Difference Day is fast approaching? This year marks the 20th anniversary of Make a Difference Day. October 23 is a day set aside for us all to do one little thing that could make a ginormous difference. It's easy to get trapped in our lives that … [Read more...] about National Make a Difference Day Helps Early Literacy
Just Another Day
It is not Valentine's Day. I hate that frilly, treacly mockaday (my sniglet for a made up holiday) anyway. It is also not my anniversary. Today is not a day that is marked on the calendar that calls for a babysitter and a spendy linen table cloth dinner. Today is just a normal … [Read more...] about Just Another Day
Crimson Crush – 5:00 Fridays
There are only five foods I won't eat. Raisins, lima beans, cherries, liver, black licorice. People are mostly astounded by the presence of raisins and cherries on my list. Even in Door County, WI, home of the über Cherry Zealots, I hated the cherries fresh off the trees. George … [Read more...] about Crimson Crush – 5:00 Fridays
Shaking my Mommy Money Maker
There was a time I had a job. A paying job with a 401K, life insurance, subsidized corporate cafeteria, expense account, even a pension. I wore suits and heels and had an office with a door on it. I had an assistant who insisted on opening my mail for me and a rotating cadre of … [Read more...] about Shaking my Mommy Money Maker
