Wild Turkey November 9, 2009

It’s hard to believe that with Thanksgiving just a little more than two weeks away, our “turkey on the hill” is still engaging in a Mexican standoff with everyone who dares to pull in or out of the driveway here at the station.  In fact, he has apparently expanded his territory to include the street.  [...]

One down … Two to go November 4, 2009

Isn’t it strange how in January it feels like you’ve stepped onto a slow-moving carousel, but by Halloween, your life is spinning out of control like you’re in a Tilt-a-Whirl?  I don’t know about you, but I’m already feeling nauseous.
I don’t understand how it happens so predictably every single year.  You’d think that eventually we’d [...]

Party Pooper October 27, 2009

I can’t believe it, but I am less than a week away from hosting my first pyramid scheme party.  Trust me … I can’t believe it either.  I mean, I’m a regular attendee at these sorts of things: Pampered Chef, Prestige, Arbonne, Lia Sophia, Kelly’s Kids, Cabi — you name it, and I’ve been to [...]

New Moon Rising October 21, 2009

Is it wrong that I’ve spent six months counting down the days until the release of “New Moon” or that I’m burning a candle at my desk night now in honor of tonight being the official one-month countdown to the premiere?  I feel like a small child waiting for my birthday to roll around.  For [...]

New York Diaries October 12, 2009

For years, I’ve been telling my daughter we’d take her to New York City for her 10th birthday.  It just seemed like a nice, even number.  I thought she’d probably appreciate the city more once she got a little older.  I didn’t even go myself until I was 19!  Surely she wouldn’t call Child Services [...]

Flu Shots Galore October 8, 2009

Is it me, or does it feel like the flu shot is being pimped out on every street corner this year?  It’s not like I’m against vaccinations.  After contracting a full-blown case of the flu back in 2003 that eventually turned into pneumonia, I’m probably one of the biggest proponents of the flu shot you’ll ever meet.  Still, [...]

Going to the Dogs September 30, 2009

It’s official: Our dog is running the house.  I never realized that a 7-pound animal was capable of becoming my boss, but here we are.  Nearly four years to the day after Santa dropped him off on our doorstep, he’s not so large but is very much in charge.  I have no idea when or [...]

Momzillas September 23, 2009

A couple of weeks ago, I was killing time in the sale aisle of Barnes and Noble while my daughter looked for a book.  It’s a process that can take anywhere from a minute to two hours, depending on her mood.  While flipping through the sub-par literature that could no longer command full price, I [...]

Life happens… “Swift-ly” September 18, 2009

As if the fact that it’s been raining for 40 days and 40 nights isn’t depressing enough, we woke up this morning to find two leaks in our kitchen ceiling.  I guess it could be worse.  At least we’re not rowing out the front door like some middle Tennesseans, but come on!  Enough is enough.  [...]

Cinderella gets a new wardrobe September 9, 2009

Have you ever had one of those “Cinderella” moments in your life where someone unexpectedly drops an amazing outfit in your lap that you did nothing to deserve?  Me neither.  It’s frustrating, is it not?  I mean, you read the fairy tale a hundred times, thinking maybe just ONCE it could come true, but alas … [...]