This time last year I knew what I was going to do for the rest of my life–a graphic designer. I enrolled in the graduate graphic design program at a local university. I spent an unbelievable amount on art supplies,…
Category: life-changing moment
One Minute Is A Long Time
I am posting here in response to a giveaway on MommyBloggers. The question was about what my family could do in a minute to change the world. Hands down…my first thought was that we could say “hello” or “good evening”…
McCain or Obama = Free Coffee
I’m not about to open up a political can of worms. Not gonna let that happen. I won’t be telling you who to vote for or who I will be voting for. Everyone should have the right to form their…
Question: Should 12-Year Olds Watch PG-13 Movies?
My 12-year-old daughter wanted to see The House Bunny. Let me back up a bit… I didn’t know she wanted to see it until she told me a group of friends saw the movie over the weekend. I immediately went…
What Is It About Facebook, Anyway?
I am late entrant to the Facebook world. Had heard about it. Did not want to join. Joined Friends reunited instead…so that I could get reacquainted with friends. Soon discovered that Friends required a monthly fee. Realized I did not…
SAHM Looking for Work
So I am now in the second month of staying home all day with kids in school. I hate to admit it but I am enjoying myself. From 8:20 until 3:20 p.m. it is me and whatever I decide to…
My Family Needs a Mission Statement–STAT
I left this as a comment on a blog I discovered through twitter.com. The poster was feeling down about a messy house. I know a messy house. I tried to sympathize with her that once her children got older she…
My Son Meets His Kindergarten Teacher Tomorrow
The day has finally arrived… Tomorrow we meet my son’s kindergarten teacher. I am officially ready for him to go. I know that sounds harsh, but in the words of a wise friend “I have given him the best 5…