I haven't written much about our home renovation lately. There hasn't been much to report. The guts of the house aren't all that interesting but warranted the most work. There's plumbing now. I'm assuming the electrical works too. The floors are as level as they're going to get. … [Read more...] about My Son’s Christmas Wish
Paddy O’Beers – 5:00 Fridays TM
I like beer. Let me rephrase. I like good beer. This might be a taste of the obvious, but it's amazing how many people don't have discriminating taste when it comes to their brew. I don't like run o' the mill watery beer that you can find at a truck stop. I don't like … [Read more...] about Paddy O’Beers – 5:00 Fridays TM
Parenting is hard.
When the boys were little and spewing things from all ends, I was a tired, wired mess. Both Bird and Deal were in diapers for a short overlapping time. There were two naps and two bed times. Messes were made at every turn, and NO was word of the day every single day. My friend … [Read more...] about Parenting is hard.
Dasher? Dancer? Prancer? Comet? Cupid? – Wordless Wednesday
NO!
We saw a pudgy cheeked toddler aching to climb out of her mom's shopping cart at Target the other day. She was stomping her chubby legs with verve, making her candy cane striped leggings wriggle with the folds of adorable toddler chub. Her eyes welled with tears as she hoisted a … [Read more...] about NO!
A Toast to Nelson Mandela
I'd like to take a break from 5:00 Fridays today. I'm going to take this opportunity to toast Nelson Mandela. Raise your glass and toast not just his words, but his actions. It's easy to repeat quotes and create memes. The heart is in our actions. A good head and a good heart … [Read more...] about A Toast to Nelson Mandela
