Still undecided?

I don’t think that any of the people who are active Internet participants are truly undecided. I think that although they don’t love either candidate, they have subconsciously weighted the different campaign issues and know in their heart who they need to support. They just say they are undecided while they wait for some magic […]

Home Depot and Sephora blend together

Since Sarah kept complaining about Amy using her desk, I dragged Sarah’s old desk out of the garage so that Amy could have a desk of her own. The desk has been in storage for several years and I had forgotten it was multiple pastel colors. Pastel green, yellow and purple are fine for a […]

Let’s play Jeopardy

The answer is: a rubber chicken, a shark tooth, a bag of snake skin, a sock monkey, a quilt and a hand drawn picture The question is: What has Amy taken for show & tell so far this year? Thank you for playing.

Dear Tommy,

I am beyond thrilled that you are happy at school with your friends. I can see that if this college doesn’t work out, you are going to need to live away from home to be happy and functional. However, we need to talk about two things. First, let’s talk about your room. I like it […]

My BlogHer Sponsors

I was completely surprised by the people who donated to help Sarah and I get to go to BlogHer in DC. I am very thankful to: Elisa Erin Lisa Lisa Lissa Missy *Natasha Paula Robert Thomas Tracey & GM I’m sure you’re all sending me to hear me blog about something other than laundry and […]

hoodie > sweater

Me: “Sarah, do you have a sweater for DC?” Sarah: “Ew. Sweaters are for old people.” Me: “I meant a pullover sweater, not a button up sweater.” Sarah: “Ugh. That is so gross.” I am going to look old and gross at BlogHer. Sarah is going to look cold. I’m not sure which is worse.

technical issues

I’m having computer issues today. I won’t describe the symptoms, but I have a good idea what is causing some of the problems. One solution would be to install a toaster crumb tray opening on the underside of my keyboard. Another solution would be to move all the dry goods from the cabinet directly over […]

Why I don’t choose the music for carpool

My iPod was plugged in the car radio when the girls got in the car. Sarah: “Why are we listening to a car commercial?” Me: “This was a song before it was a commercial.” Sarah: “Well, it’s just a commercial now.” Me: “Fine. Skip to the next song.” Sarah clicked the arrow so that the […]