Is there a speed faster than fast? I’m thinking about the Spinal Tap amp that goes to 11. Right now, my speedometer is at about 250. Fast. Speedy. Vroom. Whoosh. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of school,…
Tag: Family
Practice Makes Perfect with Oral Care
I see it. The kids are long gone to school. The gleaming stripe looks glossy but a little hard. The stripe of toothpaste is almost touching the sink. I sigh. My son yet again forgot to brush his teeth. Sigh.…
Aren’t You Glad This Is Not Your Mother-in-Law??
Is it me? I know it is not me. Could anyone — woman or man — watch this clip and not feel absolutely contempt for this woman? I’m sure you have heard of Khalood? She’s the mother-in-law of all mothers…
Winners! I Love Announcing Winners!
It’s that time again! What time you say? It’s time for me to pick winners! Love my job! Congrats to ACMommy3, Michelle, Kate, Dagmar, and Emily on winning the ChicaPC-Shield Giveaway from Chicalogic! Congrats to Sara for winning the Real…
Holiday Gift Guide: A New Twist on an Old Game
I’m always on the lookout for something to do, somewhere to go, something to watch, something to read. Family time is a huge deal for me. I crave it. I know my kids and husband need the time at home…
Holiday Gift Guide: Keeping Up with Kids, Work, Home with HTC Rhyme
My workday is unpredictable. Some days my mornings start bang on time. I put all three kids on three buses with everything that each could possibly need for the day — backpacks, books, lunchboxes, etc. — and head down to…
It Is #BlackFriday Isn’t It?!
Shopping is a necessity not a desire. For me I shop when I need things. My days of browsing the racks and window shopping are long gone. I have a more precise, laser-like method of shopping than in my teen/college/premarriage…
Musings from Me on Thanksgiving
I’m not a born and bred American. I grew up in a country where Americans were always called — affectionately — Yanks no matter if they lives in Texas or Alaska or New York City. America was the land of…
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: A Photo Story
I have started this post many times. Try as I might I cannot adequately sum up the new Harry Potter ride in words. Words and photos, but not words alone. Edited to add: I finally published this post only to…
Phototaking without Tears
Look at the wall. Locate a photo. Evaluate the frame. Do I like it? Does the frame match the photo and vice versa? Would this photo look better in the living room? Take the frame of the wall. Switch out the…
