Living Life

Catching Up

I guess last you heard from me, the kids were enjoying snow days without any snow and we were roughin’ it without a furnace for two days. Damn - that was almost 3 weeks ago. Well, I’m not even going to offer up any kind of excuse (if any... 

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Living Life

I’m Not Crazy. This Is What KEEPS Me Sane!

I’m Not Crazy. This Is What KEEPS Me Sane!

Let me tell you the story of my week, so far. As I sit here in my office typing (yes, all bundled up with my gloves ON) know,... 

Dec 16, 2008 | Continue reading »

The Treasure Hunt Known as Laundry Day

The Treasure Hunt Known as Laundry Day

In the never-ending battle to get PDD to keep her room clean, I have unknowingly created a weekly treasure hunt known to the rest... 

Dec 13, 2008 | Continue reading »

Choices and Decisions

Choices and Decisions

Happy Anniversary to Me! Saturday marked a momentous occasion for me: Six years ago Saturday, I was laid off from my job and decided... 

Dec 12, 2008 | Continue reading »

New Addition to the Family

New Addition to the Family

You may recognize this face from this post. Yes, I got suckered into keeping her, after all. PDD has named her Cheerio (I presume... 

Dec 5, 2008 | Continue reading »

Blowin’ Bubbles in the Water Line

Blowin’ Bubbles in the Water Line

You can always tell, can’t you, when my life gets a little nuts. I disappear from here. I don’t do it on purpose,... 

Nov 19, 2008 | Continue reading »

Fun Stuff

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Recipe For Those of Us “Challenged” Turkey Cooks

When my good friend Lisa sent me this recipe, I thought it was perfect for people... 

November 26, 2008 | Continue »

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Government Health Warning

DO NOT SWALLOW CHEWING GUM!! OMG! I’m STILL laughing, and Tracy sent this... 

November 3, 2008 | Continue »

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Maxine on Halloween - The Neighbor’s Kids

Uhhh…yeah… Won’t mention any names, though… ... 

October 30, 2008 | Continue »

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Maxine on Halloween - Witching Hour

Uhhh…I’d say this applies year-round. ... 

October 28, 2008 | Continue »

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Maxine on Halloween - Vampires

Amen! (This week of Maxine is brought to you by my BFF Patsy, who emailed me these... 

October 27, 2008 | Continue »

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Apparently, It’s Not an Aberration…

What’s not an aberration, you ask? That others really like this site! That’s... 

September 19, 2008 | Continue »

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Installing a Husband

Some of you may have received this a bazillion times via email - I know I have.... 

August 14, 2008 | Continue »

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Apparently, My Friends Think I Need to Laugh Today

Most of my friends know the ridiculous amount of email I receive every day and refrain... 

August 4, 2008 | Continue »

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Monday, the Remix

Since I fought the Monday but the Monday won, I figured today would have no choice... 

July 22, 2008 | Continue »