Archives - June 2009

new book in the works

I am working on a new book and am crazy about it.  About a year ago our bookclub, after reading “They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky” invited the author, Judy Bernstein, to come and speak.  It... more please

posted: 06/03/2009

the good old days

  NoahNoah aka: Mac Daddy
Age: 12
"Special" Qualities: Holds a grudge for longer than you can remember the offense. Talks nonstop
Best Qualities: Wakes up with a smile every day and walks to the beat of his own drum.:  Mom, do we have one of those popsicle maker thingies?  (Seeing my quizzical look, he adds.)  You know, it has a bunch of squares in it. Me:  Do you mean an ice cube tray? Apparently my kids have no idea that... more please

posted: 06/03/2009

i have a meeting

i have a meeting
ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age: 3
Favorite Word: Fart
Hobbies:  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:  The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi. told me this morning that he had a meeting to go to and he needed a tie and a “meeting bag” like papa.  You can tell by the smile on his face how happy it makes him to pretend... more please

posted: 06/02/2009

peaceful days of summer

peaceful days of summer
This is the view from the corner of my street.  Every April this field blooms and it makes me long for the lazy days of summer.  A time when I don’t have to wake up at 6:30 everyday, lunches don’t... more please

posted: 06/01/2009

thyme roasted chicken

thyme roasted chicken
  I use this recipe often.  I especially love it on chilly days.  It warms up the house as it cooks for almost two hours at 425 degrees.  The best part is the way it smells.  There is something magical about... more please

posted: 06/01/2009

glass castle

glass castle
  This is a twisted and delicious look into the life of Jeannette Walls.  From the first sentence it hooks you. “I was sitting in a taxi, wondering if I was overdressed for the evening, when I looked out the window... more please

posted: 06/01/2009

i'd trade my husband for a housekeeper

i\'d trade my husband for a housekeeper
  A friend of mine told me about this book after watching the authors on Oprah.  I was a little put out by the name because I would NEVER trade my husband for a housekeeper.  That’s not completely true.  If my... more please

posted: 06/01/2009

people say dumb shit

  At the market, trying to check out while ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age: 3
Favorite Word: Fart
Hobbies:  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:  The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi. is slamming the cart into my legs and screaming that he wants to go. Stranger at the Market:  Wow he has a lot of energy. What he was really saying:  Your kid is... more please

posted: 06/01/2009