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Mom Counterpart – 15 Things I Wish My Middle Schooler Knew
I just turned 46. I was 10 years old when I started middle school. Those middle school years still taunt, tug, and tease me. I was a runt. I was smart, shy, and socially awkward. Oh, so awkward. Lord, I shudder at the thought of it. I was the ugly duckling who didn't think her … [Read more...] about Mom Counterpart – 15 Things I Wish My Middle Schooler Knew
Bacon ‘n Bourbon – 5:00 Fridays TM
One of the great things about bacon is that it's seasonless. I live in North Carolina, where pork helps fuel our economy and makes taste buds dance. I've just returned from an NC hog farm tour. It was a remarkable experience that opened my eyes and gave me new … [Read more...] about Bacon ‘n Bourbon – 5:00 Fridays TM
Carpool Karma – 5:00 Fridays TM
I have a hate/hate relationship with carpool. I hate the parents who think the rules don't apply to them. I hate how long the bus would take if my son rode it home. I don't really mind the waiting in line myself. I view it as me time. I use those … [Read more...] about Carpool Karma – 5:00 Fridays TM
My Own Wonder
She haunts me still. I've stopped shuddering when I picture her. I know the scent of her ointment and feel my nostrils and lungs collapse when I close my eyes and remember the smell waft by. We were friends by virtue of having a mutual family friend. But while on the school bus, … [Read more...] about My Own Wonder
Sorbet & Prosecco – 5:00 Fridays TM
Listen up, people. Mother Nature wins. Again. She teased us with a couple cool evenings a while back, prompting me to don boyfriend jeans and a cardigan. By the way, the term "boyfriend jeans" is lost on me. If my jeans are small enough to belong to a guy, it's likely he wouldn't … [Read more...] about Sorbet & Prosecco – 5:00 Fridays TM
Feeling Kind of Zitty
This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own. I am too vain to post a … [Read more...] about Feeling Kind of Zitty