When I was a little girl I wanted to be President when I grew up. After Mrs. O'Neal squashed that idea I decided I'd be a pediatric surgeon instead. Then I bombed chemistry. Then physics. Then calculus. Med school was not to be. I grew up to be a marketer and a wannabe writer. … [Read more...] about What I Want to Be When I Grow Up
Archives for 2011
Hottermelon – 5:00 Fridays
Bird and Deal inspired my cocktail concoction today. I don't mean that they drove me to drink, though that's not a stretch on some days. I admit that sometimes their whining leads to my wining. But that's not the case today. Deal likes to stick a pencil behind his ear, take a … [Read more...] about Hottermelon – 5:00 Fridays
Ronald McDonald House is a Home
I tucked my sons into bed last night like I usually do. I pulled their sheets up to their chins and tucked them in just so. I double checked their nightlights, turned on the ceiling fan, closed closet doors (I can't sleep with closet doors open!), enjoyed a second round of … [Read more...] about Ronald McDonald House is a Home
Fun at the Lake – Wordless Wednesday
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Sneaking Veggies is Bad News
Apparently "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has made its way into the bellies of our children and the coffers of our food making behemoths. It's become de rigueur to hide vegetables in kids' meals. All the big brands are doing it. Home cooks are doing it. I blame Jessica … [Read more...] about Sneaking Veggies is Bad News
In the Tropics – 5:00 Fridays
I've been daydreaming about a Caribbean vacation ever since the Travel Channel taunted me with a special on the top 10 resorts in the Caribbean. I drooled and cooed over the crisp linens, poolside bars, fresh fish, flowing cocktails, and hot stone massages. The whispering breeze, … [Read more...] about In the Tropics – 5:00 Fridays
Christine Kushner, Shaun Cassidy, and the Wake County School Board Election
"It may not be a lot of fun But try and get your homework done For soon you'll grow up and you'll know How I told you to clean your room and make your bed Don't be such a sleepy head Remember all the things that mama said You're gonna fall in love one day Find someone and … [Read more...] about Christine Kushner, Shaun Cassidy, and the Wake County School Board Election