I feel like the life has been sucked out of me. I need something to breathe life back into me. September is a whirlwind month, and the season of back to school is full of highs and lows. I was expecting more highs than lows, but so far it hasn't started out that way. We're lying … [Read more...] about Blue Moon – 5:00 Fridays TM
Archives for 2012
And…Bird’s 9
When I kiss him goodnight I call him my First Baby. I give him kisses, a nuzzle, and a back rub. He usually has his face in a book and tolerates my affection. On nights he is feeling more baby than boy he puts his arms around my neck and snoozles me back. As I leave his room I … [Read more...] about And…Bird’s 9
Romney’s Birther Cracks Are Offensive
Think Romney's birther comments aren't offensive? I beg to differ. Check it out over at The Broad Side. … [Read more...] about Romney’s Birther Cracks Are Offensive
Twas the Night Before School Starts
Twas the night before school starts, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring & please spare us the louse! The backpacks were hung in the mudroom with care, In hopes that all school supplies were purchased without error. The boys were both … [Read more...] about Twas the Night Before School Starts
Walkin’ the Dog in Heat – 5:00 Fridays TM
When the North Carolina summers start scorching the soles of our bare feet when we run off the porch to grab the morning paper, I know it's going to be a battle to cajole my boys to come with me to walk the dog. Hell, even the dog doesn't want to go out. On these days I … [Read more...] about Walkin’ the Dog in Heat – 5:00 Fridays TM
Raising a Reader
My Bird is a reader. He inhales books as he inhales air, gasping for just one more as he turns the last page. At any given moment his nightstand holds a teetering pile of books, Sports Illustrated Kids from last fall that he simply cannot bear to part with, and some tattered old … [Read more...] about Raising a Reader
