On Monday, Chinese New Year, I took Bird and Deal to the Asian market to get some barbecue pork buns, a family favorite, and some Chinese candies. We, rather I, am all about whooping it up for every holiday and silly reason, so of course we had to have Chinese fare for dinner. … [Read more...] about Tactile Pleasure – 5:00 Fridays
Choosing Joy Among Sadness
It's easy to get mired in the negative. It's hard to not collapse under the weight of the world sometimes. There is bad news all around us, and yet another heated political season doesn't help. What I've learned is that Stupidity + Hatred = A Toxic, Terrifying Combination. … [Read more...] about Choosing Joy Among Sadness
For Susan (@WhyMommy) – Wordless Wednesday
RIP Etta James: Dark n Stormy – 5:00 Fridays
Etta James died today. I'm no music aficionado, and most people would say my taste in music sucks. I am admittedly stuck in the 80s and still like to get my groove on to cheesy 70s tunes. Andy Kim, anyone? However, I was one of those music club suckers back in the day. I … [Read more...] about RIP Etta James: Dark n Stormy – 5:00 Fridays
Band Together to Fight More Than SOPA/PIPA
Let me begin by laying the foundation here. I am no hater. I love the internet. While I don't support SOPA/PIPA, I didn't jump on that internet bandwagon yesterday. I wrote to my senators, linked to their contact information on Facebook and Twitter, and sat back bewildered. … [Read more...] about Band Together to Fight More Than SOPA/PIPA
Susan Inspired – Not So Wordless Wednesday
Susan's story inspired me to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. I had just started blogging and serendipitously discovered Susan's blog, Toddler Planet. Our boys are about the same age so her stories resonated with me. I immediately loved her voice and candor. … [Read more...] about Susan Inspired – Not So Wordless Wednesday
Silver Slash – 5:00 Fridays
When I was in middle school I claimed my hair was just really, really dark brown because I was tired of being so different from everyone. Truth is, I have the blackest of black hair. If you go blindfolded into a windowless room in the middle of a Minnesota winter and squeeze … [Read more...] about Silver Slash – 5:00 Fridays