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Moonlighting

Ilina · March 30, 2010 ·

I've been moonlighting.Read here about what I think of being called Mommy.And here's a blurb on the book that changed my life. … [Read more...] about Moonlighting

Tags: blogs, writing

5:00 Fridays

Ilina · March 26, 2010 ·

Today's 5:00 Fridays post is a special creation for my friend Gina. Gina of Taste This! fame. You know, the cookbook? Yeah, I have a friend who wrote and published a real cookbook. Cool, eh? You might know Gina better as the Bowl Licker. Based on Bird and Deal's kitchen antics, … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, beach, birthday, cocktail, fun, happy hour, party

Wordless Wednesday: Meet Me at the Regal Beagle

Ilina · March 24, 2010 ·

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Tags: Lark, love, perfection, pet, wordless Wednesday

My Latest Hang Up

Ilina · March 22, 2010 ·

You know how when you bring home all those teeny tiny itty bitty onesies and Jon-Jons that are so cute when your baby is the size of a sprinkle? You know how the outfits are so dang small that your husband couldn't wear them as mittens, much less snap the things? You know how you … [Read more...] about My Latest Hang Up

Tags: aging, baby, Bird, children, motherhood, perspective, rites of passage

WRAL GoAskMom: I Get Around

Ilina · March 21, 2010 ·

While I might seem like a willy nilly blogger here at Dirt & Noise, I assure you I am no slacker. I've been writing at other places and have been too busy to even get the word out. It's ironic that I write about myself and am a marketer yet neglect to pimp myself … [Read more...] about WRAL GoAskMom: I Get Around

Tags: blogs, food, motherhood, writing

5:00 Fridays

Ilina · March 19, 2010 ·

First of all, I'd like to thank all 12 people reading my blog today. I realize March Madness is upon us. In hindsight, I realize that is precisely why Mac Daddy whisked me off to Charleston for a tenth anniversary surprise getaway last weekend. Points scored and subsequently … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, party, sports

Pavlov’s Dog Redefined

Ilina · March 17, 2010 ·

I don't know much about old dogs and new tricks, but I do know a thing or two about new dogs and old tricks.So we taught our dog Lark to ring a bell when he has to go to the bathroom. We had heard of such a trick but were naysayers. Truth be told, between my poo-pooing of great … [Read more...] about Pavlov’s Dog Redefined

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