The Most Bizarre Phone Call From A School

The phone rang. Caller ID says it was Prima Donna Daughter’s school calling. Oh boy - what now? I answer and this familiar, but atypically meek little voice says, “Mom, it’s me. I’m in Ms. Holland’s office at school. I was holding my scissors in my hand in class and accidentally cut off my eyebrow. [...]

Spring Break May Just Break Me

Ok, I’m not sure if it’ll be my sanity or my grocery budget first, but Spring Break is gonna break something, I can tell you that, for sure.
We’re just finishing up Day 4 with 5 more to go. So far, I haven’t had to kill anyone, but if it’s rainy and cold again tomorrow - [...]

So Much for Blogging Every Single Day

I was doing good, even in the face of being divinely inspired/distracted, until I caught this damned bug that’s been going around.
Friday night, I felt like reconstituted dog shit. I had a fever, a head full of snot, a rattly chest and aches from head to toe. So, I went to bed as soon as [...]