It seems cliche to say we see things differently when we have children. It's almost pathetically trite to say we "notice the little things" or realize we must "stop and smell the roses." Oh, parenting is chock full of cliches. I do see the world differently now that I'm a mother, … [Read more...] about In My Son’s Eyes
Self Portraits – Wordless Wednesday
Bird Turns 8
Free digital slideshow customized with Smilebox I blinked. And then he was eight. Eight years ago today I was being poked by a gruff anesthesiologist with the thickest Southern accent I had ever heard. His bedside manner was atrocious, and what he lacked in charm he … [Read more...] about Bird Turns 8
Hurricane – 5:00 Fridays
Irene is wreaking havoc on the whole East coast this weekend. It's a shame because Irene seems like the kind of woman who knits and subscribes to Readers Digest. I pegged her for a cardigan wearing gal who always has mints in her purse and spoons out sugar cubes from a proper … [Read more...] about Hurricane – 5:00 Fridays
Last (Lazy) Days of Summer
Summer is winding down. The lazy days shall soon part to make way for schedules and homework and piano lessons. The frequently flexible bedtimes will be but a distant memory as 8:00 will be lights out again soon. Backpacks will be full of papers to sign and forms to complete. Oh, … [Read more...] about Last (Lazy) Days of Summer
Keurig Welcomes Me Home
The thing about vacation is the lack of coffee at my disposal. I don't dare use the puny hotel coffee maker. You know I'm afraid of germs and all things unclean, right? That coffee maker is most certainly germy, and I don't need Matt Lauer and a black light to prove it. Blech. … [Read more...] about Keurig Welcomes Me Home
The Easy Road – 5:00 Fridays
When I am too tired/lazy/busy/spent/otherwise occupied, I like to take the easy road. I do enough walking on the high road and have sashayed along the low road long enough to take in the scenery. Sometimes the Easy Road is all I can muster. It's been a trying few days, and a … [Read more...] about The Easy Road – 5:00 Fridays