I dream of having a glorious old historic home with wide plank hardwood floors, ridiculously high ceilings, fireplaces at every turn and a massive porch bedecked with ceiling fans, rocking chairs, and wicker loveseats. And a porch swing. No porch is complete without a swing. … [Read more...] about Dream House – 5:00 Fridays
Six! – Wordless Wednesday
He’s growing up.
Today is the last day my baby is five years old. This officially marks the end of me (somewhat legitimately) claiming baby weight. Five was a milestone of sorts, a nice round number. Five still has the taste of babydom with only sneak peaks of big boyness. Tomorrow he will be … [Read more...] about He’s growing up.
Sugar Milk – 5:00 Fridays
Every kid wants to be a super hero when he grows up. Even I used to wrap tin foil on my wrists and pretend to be Wonder Woman. That was before I realized Hollywood exploited her feminine wiles and made her mash her breasts together to create a veritable human Grand Canyon of … [Read more...] about Sugar Milk – 5:00 Fridays
Bathing Suit Shopping is a Bummer
Bathing suit shopping is a summer ritual I can live without. I really don't need to hear the evil stepmother's cackle when I look into a dressing room mirror. The lighting is painful enough, and the whole experience shatters my self esteem. Few women leave the dressing room with … [Read more...] about Bathing Suit Shopping is a Bummer
Self Portrait of a Wannabe Writer at Work – Wordless Wednesday
Booked This Summer
Today was the first day of summer vacation. We got dressed only to go to my favorite toning class at the gym, and I made it just in the nick of time. I abhor a schedule during our summer break from reality. Bird slept til 8:00 and happily read in bed until breakfast was … [Read more...] about Booked This Summer