Mac Daddy and I are hosting our 15th annual Christmas party tonight. We've been holding the festivities on Christmas Eve for the past several years, but the extravaganza didn't start this way. We realized when we lived far away from family that many others were in our shoes too. … [Read more...] about Christmas Eve Extravaganza
Dirt and Noise
Mayan Margarita – 5:00 Fridays TM
Well, if you are here at 5:00, clearly the world didn't end. Nonetheless, it's a good excuse to listen to R.E.M. Are there people out there who really took the end of the world thing seriously? What time zone goes first? Would it be Big Bang the Sequel? I'm not clear on the … [Read more...] about Mayan Margarita – 5:00 Fridays TM
Thank You, Teachers
Despite the anxiety we parents feel today, imagine what teachers are struggling with. They must juggle yet another ball as they carry on with the day, pretending to operate as if last Friday never happened. They balance the everyday needs of our children with the … [Read more...] about Thank You, Teachers
Moxie – 5:00 Fridays TM
I was at a SAFEchild board meeting last night. As usual, we kicked off the meeting with a short team building exercise. I both love and hate things like this. We were to share one word that explained what we want to be remembered for. Just one word to communicate my legacy! I am … [Read more...] about Moxie – 5:00 Fridays TM
Flatout Good & Easy
I love a party. Our house somehow always turns into party central, whether it's a planned dinner party affair or an impromptu fireside gathering. My mom's house has always been the same way so I suppose I come by it naturally. The holidays leave us all dazed, but it's nice to … [Read more...] about Flatout Good & Easy
This is what generosity looks like. – Wordless Wednesday
Sourpuss Whiskey Sour – 5:00 Fridays TM
This year the holidays have brought out the sourpuss in me. I'm still reeling from the obscene consumerism of "gray Thursday," yet heartily emboldened by the generosity of Giving Tuesday. But still, the spirit of Christmas is shrouded in a veil of greed. I … [Read more...] about Sourpuss Whiskey Sour – 5:00 Fridays TM