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• Friendship in the ’90’s Vs. Friendship Today

  Remember having friends? I mean, really having friends? Those people, who came over, maybe ate dinner, or even watched a movie, with you? Or, better yet,... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hope and Faith: Why We All Need Both

  Imagine with me, if you will, lying on a sunny beach, lazily counting your lottery winnings. Finding yourself free of debt, worry, and fear. Waking up to a worl... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• To the Magic Makers

  ‘Twas the night before ChristmasAnd all through the houseNot a creature was stirring,Not even a mouse Unless it’s the catWho’s eating the flowersThat he’ll... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Celebrating Christmas Past

  

  When I think of Christmas, I think of my grandmother’s house – a two-story in the city, crowded and loud, its kitchen filled with ten more people than reasonabl... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2015: The Year of Gratifyingly Grating Grammy Nominations

  Imagine my delight as I woke up this morning to a partial list of this year’s Grammy nominations. It’s a special time of year when nods are given to movies,... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Become a Christmas Maniac in Seven Or So Simple Steps

  

  What is it about the holidays that brings out the certifiable lunatic in all of us? Now, I ‘m not talking the beat-a-brother down for a Keurig kind of crazy,... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Top (and Bottom) 10 Favorite Christmas Songs of All-Time

  

  As I was driving this evening, quite literally, through the holiday bustle, listening to the holiday music channel on my satellite radio, I started to... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Not All About That Bass: I Never Asked to See Your Ass…ets

  

  Somewhere along the line, the world got the impression that I wanted to see its ass…ets. I’m not sure how it happened, perhaps it was how I stared, for just a... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Eight Hacks to Have You Christmas-Ready by Thanksgiving (and Away from the Mall!)

  

  I’ve been doing so well this year staying ahead of the Christmas game, I thought I might share my tips. Now, I know what you’re thinking – Christmas-ready by... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Good Mom, Bad Mom

  

  Once in a while, an adult or a two will enter your personal space, excuse themselves, and proceed to share their impressions of your family. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• S*it My Kids Gave Me and Won’t Let Me Throw Out

  

  I have three preschoolers, and when you have three preschoolers, you collect a lot of junk – uh, gifts. I meant gifts. Given with wide eyes and open hearts, I... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• American Horror Story Freakshow: Making Fear Fun

  

  (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)American Horror Story Season Four, Freakshow, has been very eagerly anticipated (by me, at least), and, during its premiere last... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Which Came First: Technology Or Helicopter Parenting, a Guest Post by Jennifer...

  

  Jennifer Cowart is a 40-something wife and mother of three daughters. A former elementary educator, she is a freelance journalist, photographer and blogger. Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Definitive Guide to the Holidays: The Only One You’ll Ever Need

  

  I know. I know. It’s the first week of October. It’s barely Halloween. You may or may not have costumes picked out, and you probably haven’t yet taken down the... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Life Lessons Learned by 35

  

  Are you thirty-five? Approaching thirty-five? Looking back at thirty-five and laughing hysterically?I’ve definitely learned a few things since I hit my 30’s, an... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Customer Disservice 2: Playing God

  

  A few years ago, I wrote a piece called Customer Disservice, talking about everyday annoyances like phone customer service reps hanging up on you, or... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Word About Vaccines

  

  You may agree with me, or you may respectfully disagree, and, quite honestly, I’m fine with either.Just a few days ago, I turned to my husband during one of... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• MEAL PLANNING 101, A Guest Post by Sarah Borger at Gastro-A-Go-Go

  

  Sarah has been eating and enjoying food for over 30 years – recipes and adventures are relayed weekly on her blog Gastro-A-Go-Go. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Come Visit Me Hither and Thither!

  Just poking in to let you know I’m over at Scary Mommy today, talking about the Top 5 Inventions for Modern Motherhood — you know what I’m talking about, the... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Does This Loincloth Make Me Look Fat?

  

  A few nights ago, my husband and I were watching Antiques Roadshow (stay with me), looking at giant, hulking pieces of turn-of-the-century furniture, an old... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION