I am so excited that my son is coming home for Thanksgiving tonight! (I wish my daughter was coming home, too, but that doesn't seem to be in the cards this year.) He'll be here for a week and a half, and I can't wait to spend time with him. I'm looking forward to staying up … [Read more...] about welcome home, alex! the electronics have been waiting for you :)
Personal Essays
the truth about the second annual 5 truths and a lie
Okay, yesterday I presented you with 5 truths and a lie about me, asking you to guess which was which. Some of your comments were hilarious, some surprised me, some made me question my actions. So, without further ado, here's the truth about those 5 truths and a lie. Read … [Read more...] about the truth about the second annual 5 truths and a lie
the second annual 5 truths and a lie
Bloggers start to go a little crazy halfway through NaBloPoMo, so we turn to games like 5 Truths and a Lie to amuse ourselves, each other and, hopefully, all of you. As challenging as it was to do last year, it’s way harder this time around. I mean, I’ve already shared my … [Read more...] about the second annual 5 truths and a lie
i’ve become a bucket list control freak
I'm at the gorgeous J.W. Marriott Desert Springs today, getting ready to do something that may be on my bucket list. You see, whether it’s actually on my list will depend on whether or not I actually end up doing it. I know. I’m a bucket list control freak. … [Read more...] about i’ve become a bucket list control freak
i worry about the world
I was going to write a light, happy post today – like I usually do – but I can’t. Since hearing the results of Election Day, I’m feeling so discouraged about the state of the world. And I'm angry. A whopping two thirds -- TWO THIRDS -- of eligible voters didn't even take … [Read more...] about i worry about the world
turning the clock back
I know a lot of people are not happy about turning the clock back tonight and, although I moan and groan along with them so they don’t feel weird, secretly I rejoice. I don’t mind feeling weird. … [Read more...] about turning the clock back
nablopomo starts tomorrow
Tomorrow is November 1, which means it's time to begin NaBloPoMo, an event during which I'll be writing a blog post every single day of the month. … [Read more...] about nablopomo starts tomorrow
10 reasons the yankees should send me to women’s mini-fantasy camp
Ever since I learned the Yankees offer a mini fantasy camp just for women, it’s been on my bucket list. I know. You don’t look at me and think, “Wow, now there’s an athlete.” … [Read more...] about 10 reasons the yankees should send me to women’s mini-fantasy camp