Oprah has a famous phrase…OK, she has a few of them. The one I’m thinking about is “What I know for sure”. That’s the one that sticks with me. This question was presented to me in a writer’s workshop some time ago and I always meant to address it. No time like the present, right? […] Read more…
5 Step Mommy Makeover
There are many days that I feel like “blech”, “meh” and even a few “ugh”. The reasons vary. Whether it’s a teething baby making for a tired mommy or a bloated tummy, I certainly have my share of “one of those days”. Unfortunately, it shows on my face. I have been employing a few tricks […] Read more…
Fashion Friday
“Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” ~Mark Twain Read more…
It’s A Date
This weekend I had the most perfect date. I was hanging out with a dreamy guy and it was heavenly. It was a hot day so we decided to go to the park. We walked around and did a little people watching. That’s always fun. There’s a pond at the park and we hung around […] Read more…
Real Housewife of L.A.
So, I think Mama Kat is checking out my posts beforehand. I’m not sure how she does it but, it’s a little creepy. I totally wrote a post about being a “Real Housewife” to publish tomorrow. Now that’s being moved up to today thanks to a certain “mama”. Why, you ask? Well, the great “mama” […] Read more…
All Growed Up
To find your passion I’ve heard that you should ask yourself two things. Ask yourself what it is you would do whether you were being paid for it or not? Also, ask yourself what were those things you loved to do as a child? Then, find a way to work those things back into your […] Read more…
40 before 40 No. 5
I’ve never fancied myself a dynamo in the kitchen. Don’t get me wrong, I cook. My cooking is more out of necessity. We have to eat so, I have to cook. I’ve never been a cook for fun kind of girl. I don’t get into baking either. I know what you’re thinking… “somebody married you?”, […] Read more…
A Mother’s Wisdom
My mom has always really loved kids. She’s known for nurturing other people’s children when there’s a need. I once had a best friend in middle school who lived with us for a while because he household was abusive. She lived right around the corner but her parents were just fine with her staying with […] Read more…
The Other Royal Wedding
You probably missed it. It wasn’t all over the news but, there was another Royal Wedding last week. The same day that Kate and William made it official another couple tied the knot as well. A Michigan couple got married just hours before Kate and William. Their wedding was held at a famous castle. The […] Read more…
When I Knew…
When I dropped him off at day care and felt like I’d left my heart behind. When I handed him over to a teacher at day care so she could get to know him. He looked at me with concerned eyes and I wanted to take him and run. When I stare at him while […] Read more…
