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Valentine’s Day is Overrated
I think Valentine's Day is overrated. It might be an unpopular opinion, but I'm accustomed to that. Valentine's Day is like Earth Day to me; I don't understand the point of going overboard to show your love on one arbitrary February day. I used to like Valentine's Day. I … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day is Overrated
Tactile Pleasure – 5:00 Fridays
On Monday, Chinese New Year, I took Bird and Deal to the Asian market to get some barbecue pork buns, a family favorite, and some Chinese candies. We, rather I, am all about whooping it up for every holiday and silly reason, so of course we had to have Chinese fare for dinner. … [Read more...] about Tactile Pleasure – 5:00 Fridays
An iPad for Christmas
Mac Daddy and I limit our sons' screen time, probably more than most parents do. We call all screen time "media time," and the boys know to ration it and cherish it. They have ample media opportunities but don't abuse them. That's not to say that they don't whine with "Just one … [Read more...] about An iPad for Christmas
2011 Makes Way for 2012
The air is thick with equal parts regret and hope today. 2011 carried the weight of many losses and struggles. Mother Nature had beastly tantrums this year. War ravaged in all corners of the world and on urban street corners in cities across America. The economy tested our … [Read more...] about 2011 Makes Way for 2012
Mayan New Year – 5:00 Fridays
So 2012 is peering around the corner, waiting with her satin gloved hand to lure us in. Little does she know that the earth will tilt and bend and swerve us to her her grips without her sultry beckoning. She does not realize this, and in her winsome way, she thinks her … [Read more...] about Mayan New Year – 5:00 Fridays
Jesus Isn’t the Only Reason for the Season
I'm reposting this from last year because it captures the Christmas season so completely that I have no words to add. Christmas has become more about hustle and bustle and consumerism than love and tenderness and joy. We are immersed in material things and pay less attention to … [Read more...] about Jesus Isn’t the Only Reason for the Season