We were all hunched over in flecked mauve chairs made of a polyester blend with the local channel 14 news playing in the background. There was me, of course, a 45 year old mother of two. There was a mother with a young son in her arms, whimpering almost inaudibly. There were a … [Read more...] about Flu Season in NC
Dirt and Noise
Catching Up, the Abridged Version
Hello, friends! It's been quite a while since I've been here, and we have loads to catch up on. I'm low energy these days so I must keep it brief. I've been battling the flu. Flu 1 - Ilina 0 The flu has led to an upper respiratory infection so I've been down for the count … [Read more...] about Catching Up, the Abridged Version
Healthy Essentials in the New Year
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, and I hope you … [Read more...] about Healthy Essentials in the New Year
I Wanna Hold Your Hand – Wordless Wednesday
Auspicious Words to Live By
The historic house we are renovating is a storied place. I don't mean the three stories of living space; I mean the tales within the walls. The house was built originally as a duplex in 1920. We are the first to convert it to a single family home. It was a fraternity house for a … [Read more...] about Auspicious Words to Live By
Snow Cone – 5:00 Fridays TM
+ = We've got nothing but hard, cold rain drenching our winter spirits here in North Carolina. The snow just one state north of us warrants a whole different jolt of spirits. Snow cones aren't just for kids frolicking poolside in August's sultry heat. When Mother … [Read more...] about Snow Cone – 5:00 Fridays TM
New Year’s Eve is Overrated
I have always hated New Year's Eve. I hate the pressure to dress up and celebrate and whoop it up in fashion. I hate the drunks and hook ups and walks of shame and bleeding red lipstick smearing into laugh lines and bad pick up lines and torment to find someone to kiss. I … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve is Overrated