On the left side of the sanity bell curve
I am a writer. I am a wife. I am a mom. I am a gamer. I am riddled with ADD. Order changes daily.
The “death talk” in a lot of parents’ minds is akin to the “sex talk” – something you know you’ll eventually have to talk about but you’re perfectlycontent to put it off for as long as is humanly possible. I had to explain death to Cara much earlier than I thought I would have to when our… Continue reading UAH Shooting and Hello Kitty
This is the last weekend Tucker will be here for a couple of weekends since he’s heading to Key West to fulfill his “two weeks a year” shtick for the Navy Reserves. He’ll be gone for Father’s Day and for our anniversary. Since this weekend happens to be Father’s Day – specifically Sunday – and since I’m not… Continue reading Preemptive Father’s Day and Anniversary Post
Today was one of those wondrous southern spring days when the weather promises you the entire day is going to be 70 and by mid-day, you realize the weather was lying to you as the sweat rolls down your back. Since it was such a beautiful day and the kids had a raging case of cabin… Continue reading Spring in Huntsville
Southern hospitality is one of those things just about every American has heard of and many have experienced firsthand. Southerners like tomake people feel welcomed even if all it takes is a smile or a “hello”. Though I’ve only ever lived in the South, I’m sure there are nice people all across the country but… Continue reading Manners – Just a Southern Thing?
For the past hour I’ve been sitting outside in 80 degree weather and 70 percent humidity with my little book light and June bugs that seem toreally like me. I’m reading Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and yes, I know that books been out for a coon’s age – 1994 to be… Continue reading A Yankee Got the South Right
I didn’t start watching Sex and the City until 2003. By that time, the series was almost over and I had a friend who was willing to loan me all of her DVD box sets. Needless to say, I was hooked and when the first movie came out, I saw it the first week it… Continue reading Sex and the City 2 Soundtrack Review with Videos
After her father made her angry with some random transgression: Cara: Mom? How old is Daddy? Me: 30 Cara: Well, in that case, he gets to sit in timeout for thirty minutes. DADDY!!! SIT IN TIMEOUT FOR THIRTY MINUTES!!! After Oliver ran smack-dab into the wall as he was chasing after Sophie: [Shaking her head… Continue reading Sh*t My Daughter Says
It seems like the first day after Family Reunion is a day where everything seems surreal. Every year, it’s held in the town I was born and raised in. Every year it seems the group shrinks and the drama gets larger. I have no idea when the tradition began, but for as long as I can… Continue reading Memories and Going Home
Since Heather has been nagging me, I’ve decided to come out of hiding for a short post since I know you’ve been missing me. You don’t have to admit it – I know these things. This weekend is my mom’s annual family reunion. Mom’s one of seven – now one of six – and we… Continue reading Family Reunion and a Rude Nurse
I had every intention of writing about Memorial Day, what it means to our family and how it pisses me off that it’s been commercialized to the extent that it has. But, instead of writing that uplifting and fun loving post, I got something from UPS this morning that was a bit of a game… Continue reading Today, I Shall Geek Out
I made some spirits PR contacts when I wrote for b5media and amazingly enough, they still email me with sweet cocktail recipes and have been know to send me the occasional bottle of amazing booze. Since these cocktails have been sitting in my in-box for a little while just waiting for the perfect time to… Continue reading Memorial Day Drinks
If there’s one thing that keeps things interesting in a house with two kids under four, it’s the fights. Epic fights involving teeth, nails and lots and lots of screaming. I’m not the only one, right? Please tell me I’m not the only one. In the beginning, Cara and Ollie were thick as thieves. And… Continue reading Referee No Longer