Today is our golden anniversary. 14 years on the 14th. The fact that it is also 2014 is auspicious, no? We should have woken up to glittery confetti and fanfare. Scratch that. I hate a mess. Instead, I woke up without my husband next to me. The crumpled white sheets were empty, … [Read more...] about Golden Anniversary
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The Burden of Parenting
I've been in a funk lately. Back pain and difficulty breathing landed me in the ER last week. My sons have been home sick. Our ill-behaved dog has been a pest, and not in an endearing sort of way. The North Carolina general assembly has given us all coach class tickets … [Read more...] about The Burden of Parenting
Zipang – 5:00 Fridays TM
Mac Daddy and I went out for sushi last night to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. We went to Sono, our favorite sushi place in downtown Raleigh where the vibe is sophisticated but not snooty. The cocktail menu at Sono changes frequently, and the drinks do not disappoint. I … [Read more...] about Zipang – 5:00 Fridays TM
Lucky 13, the Anniversary Edition
Forget about Albert Einstein's birthday. Forget about Pi Day. Today is our 13th wedding anniversary. Lucky 13 indeed. Lucky to be married to Mac Daddy, who laughs at my good jokes and guffaws at my bad ones, who is my fiercest cheerleader and most loyal … [Read more...] about Lucky 13, the Anniversary Edition
Happy Birthday, Mac Daddy!
Bird, Deal, and I are excited to celebrate Mac Daddy's birthday today. For starters, that means cake is in our future! We all sat down to make a list of 44 words that describe Mac Daddy. Chime in and wish him a happy … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Mac Daddy!