At the risk of ringing the cliche bell and sounding treacly mushy, I'm going to tell you that today I am feeling particularly blessed. I am thankful for Mac Daddy and my family. I am most thankful for my Bird and Deal. I cannot imagine what I was thankful for before I had them. I … [Read more...] about Thanks. Giving.
Dirt and Noise
Getting Down with Pink Gloves
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLw] … [Read more...] about Getting Down with Pink Gloves
5:00 Fridays
Did you know that Milli Vanilli was stripped of its Grammy almost 20 years ago today? If you're finicky about details, it was actually 19 years and 1 day ago. I don't see why it was a big deal. Does any pop star actually sound like the album with all its digital remastering and … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays
Bring Sexy Back, One Girls Weekend at a Time
Reporting for duty after a much needed vacay from reality. Reality doesn't suck, but it sure does suck the life out of me. Sometimes it's nice to steal away and forget that my name is Mom. Sometimes I like to be Ilina again. You know, the woman who wears dry clean only clothes, … [Read more...] about Bring Sexy Back, One Girls Weekend at a Time
5:00 Fridays
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDt0xIemkS4]When my girlfriends and I get together there's a whole lot of hoopla going on. We can somehow follow six conversations at once, sip wine while getting pedicures, read trashy magazines, gossip, and try on shoes, remark on what … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays
Wordless Wednesday: Veteran’s Day Salute
"Um, why are we getting the day off from school to honor animal doctors?" Bird, age 6 … [Read more...] about Wordless Wednesday: Veteran’s Day Salute
Steaz, Please
I've been drinking.I recently got some samples of a new beverage hitting store shelves. While it's not of the alcoholic ilk to fit right in with 5:00 Fridays, it's a dandy drink nonetheless. And let me be clear here in the interest of disclosure: I got these samples for free, … [Read more...] about Steaz, Please