is not me. It's my son's girlfriend. Skye. she's in the eighth grade, like my son. She was here yesterday when I came home.
that was a shock. Usually, she's an idea...Read More >
I have been a faithful user of MAC liquid liner for many many years. I am a somewhat changed woman, I went out looking for another type of liquid liner(being that I am a fan of change).&nbs...Read More >
As an independent woman getting ready to step out into the world of career, bills to pay and a bedtime of 10pm, I am learning to balance things within my life and allow myself moments to simply ...Read More >
Dear John,
We have more in common than you might expect. You and I grew up in the same small town, a North Carolina furniture and hosiery mill town, where my grandfather, a doctor, tended the sick,...Read More >
When I set out to do this soapbox therapy thing, I had a destination in mind. I wanted to be an advice columnist. And now, I have to say...it certainly is everything I had hoped for. No...Read More >
First of all - that's the cheesiest title possible for an already cheesy show ... you know what I'm talking about ... this season's The Bachelor.
Ugh, gag me.
!!!!!Spoiler alert!!!...Read More >
I’m an avid fan of The Bachelor. One of the Bachelorettes is underscoring my belief that you can’t have realistic expectations in your first romance. The girl on the show is sayi...Read More >
Tea party time!
If you're going to have tea for two, make it interesting and try it in this funky Shattered Tea Pot from Clio Home. Its strange angles make it look more like a piece of art than a pra...Read More >
elizabeth: I am tired with how the world is being run. I think most of the people in charge of this planet are working at a disadvantage… thinking with their butts only. Everybody se...Read More >
Congratulations to our Nemi Writing Challenge Winners Kim Sisto Robinson and Akidah Njuzu!
Both of our winners of the Weekly Writing Challenge are going to take home 1 set each of 3 books from the ...Read More >
And so, if you'd read my last blog (which was a dusty, cobwebby age ago. . .) you witnessed yet another adversarial situation between my sister and I. If you didn't read it, the short version of...Read More >
I Heart Weekly Writing Challenge
In the spirit of the holiday, write 250 words or less about love whether its heart’s desires, grand passions, love, lust, temptation, jealousy, broken hearts an...Read More >
“I wore a sample of this delicate cherry blossom scent to the skirt! anniversary party, and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. Hmm, my birthday is this month (hint, hint). Available at...Read More >
“Whether it’s baking cookies with the kids or whipping up a special dinner, nothing says ‘I care’ more than the image of someone cooking with their kitchen apron on.”...Read More >
Remember being around 6 years old and having that bright blue or purple nail polish on? I can, as well as my mom insisting that I was choosing the wrong color, then her pushing me towards a pale pink....Read More >