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Dear God.
January 31, 2010 – 11:37 pm | 3 Comments
Dear God.

Dear God,
It’s been awhile, I know. I kinda fall off the wagon every now and then with these conversations that you and I used to have. Remember me? I know you remember me, I’m  just joking.
So, …

The Slow Goodbye
January 30, 2010 – 11:55 pm | 8 Comments
The Slow Goodbye

For all the talk that I do about Harley, and her antics, disappearing to the neighborhood doggie day spa, I rarely have written about Katy, our first dog.
Katy is an Australian Shepherd mix, and she …

How Do I Love Thee?
January 29, 2010 – 10:47 pm | 4 Comments
How Do I Love Thee?

I’ve been slightly blogless this week, in case no one has noticed.
It’s not because I have nothing to say.
Oh trust me, I have PLENTY to say.

What If Wednesday?
January 27, 2010 – 8:38 pm | 5 Comments
What If Wednesday?

Okay because I got ZERO sleep last night, and I’m currently enthralled with my Kindle, I’ve created my own meme tonight. There aren’t any creative juices flowing.
Here ya go: 

Q: What if you could open your …

Birds, Bees, and Ear Wax
January 26, 2010 – 9:21 pm | 3 Comments
Birds, Bees, and Ear Wax

For the past few months, one of my children, who shall go unnamed, has been coming into my room nightly, getting Q-tips, and cleaning out his ears.
Apparently, Mr. Un-named has quite a bit of ear wax …

Warp Speed, Ahead.
January 25, 2010 – 9:43 pm | 3 Comments
Warp Speed, Ahead.

It still blows my mind that I am old enough to have a kid discussing college choices.
I mean, you know how when you are pregnant with your first kid, and talking with grandparents about college …

When I Grow Up…
January 24, 2010 – 10:26 pm | 5 Comments
When I Grow Up…

The other night, Jordan came and plopped down on my bed, all serious like.
He wanted to talk.
As much as he can be like Eddie Haskell, every now and then I see a rare glimpse of …

Lost & Found
January 23, 2010 – 11:20 am | 3 Comments
Lost & Found

I wanted to post a quick update and say thank you to all the people who send me e-mails, Tweets, a notes from my blog about Harley.
I’m happy to say I found her!

Harley Come Home.
January 21, 2010 – 9:19 pm | 7 Comments
Harley Come Home.

Harley got out of the yard this afternoon.
She had been in her crate for awhile today while I was at work, and it was such a beautiful day that when I got home I put …

Moooooooooo!!!!
January 20, 2010 – 10:10 pm | 7 Comments
Moooooooooo!!!!

I’m not writing a post tonight because I’m at Outback Steakhouse with my husband, having the Prime Rib, extra rare, thank you. We had the shrimp as an appetizer. And, I might have to chase …

A Completely Tasteless Update
January 19, 2010 – 9:57 pm | 11 Comments
A Completely Tasteless Update

I’m still trying to determine what kind of eater I am and I’m going to be. I ran into a small obstacle today.
I was out at both a work lunch AND work dinner. The issue …

An Update From the Farm
January 18, 2010 – 8:19 pm | 7 Comments
An Update From the Farm

Yeehaw, I’m back!
I’ve been out and about a lot lately, which is a good thing, right?
The Fairy Godmother came to visit us this weekend.
I’ve been hanging out with my husband.
I’m trying to keep my teenage …

I Have A Dream
January 18, 2010 – 7:21 am | 3 Comments
I Have A Dream

I hope you will take a moment to remember this man, and the path that he paved.

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration …

What Can You Do?
January 16, 2010 – 11:43 pm | 2 Comments
What Can You Do?

So, the Fairy Godmother is here visiting this weekend. If you are newish to my life, the Fairy Godmother is my college roommate, and Tyler’s Godmother. I call her the Fairy Godmother, because she doesn’t …

Welcome Home, Jordan.
January 15, 2010 – 9:02 pm | 5 Comments
Welcome Home, Jordan.

I think most people know by now that on Friday nights, I can barely string two words together. It’s too dangerous for me to think of new topics-I might just accidentally reveal some long, lost …

He Said WHAT?
January 13, 2010 – 9:19 pm | 5 Comments
He Said WHAT?

Too bad you cannot all be flies on the wall at my house.
On second thought, that would be gross.
My friend Stephanie over at Ooph.com has posts she calls ‘QUIPPY.’
Here are some recent QUIPPY moments around …

100 Things About Me…
January 12, 2010 – 9:54 pm | 4 Comments
100 Things About Me…

I’m not feeling so good today. So, while I watch the Biggest Loser, I’m taking the easy way out and doing the 100 things about be blog.
I tried to think of new things but if …

Super Neighbor Spaghetti
January 11, 2010 – 8:53 pm | 7 Comments
Super Neighbor Spaghetti

My neighbor, ya know, the one who is like Wonder Woman next door,  brought me this dish a few months ago when I was sick. She made enough to feed my whole family and it …