I'm taking a break from my blog. Not sure how long that break will be. I just need to hit the pause button for a while. It won't be long, but I need some time to breathe, re-energize, and be more present in my family's world. Don't abandon me, mkay? … [Read more...] about A Break But Not Broken
Dirt and Noise
Political Bullying
I was driving Deal to camp in Cary yesterday afternoon. At the Harrison Avenue exit on Highway 40, a silver Toyota 4Runner was playing lane changing games with me and didn't let me over to get to my exit. He did the whole speed up, slow down, speed up, slow down dangerous dance. … [Read more...] about Political Bullying
His n Hers – Wordless Wednesday
Chill Out, Mon – 5:00 Fridays TM
Summer is amped up to 11 here in North Carolina (and pretty much all over the States) right now. It's fifty shades of sweltering, and 100 degrees in the shade. My sons don't want to go out. My dog doesn't want to go out. I happen to hate the over air conditioned air so I enjoy … [Read more...] about Chill Out, Mon – 5:00 Fridays TM
Shot@Life: A Tale of Immigration and Immunization
My parents moved to this country in 1970. I was not yet two years old. We have a funny Olan Mills family portrait that I jokingly call our "immigrant photo." We are starry eyed and eager and wearing some atrocious polyester. When I was younger I used to ask my dad … [Read more...] about Shot@Life: A Tale of Immigration and Immunization
Obama Still Rings True – (Not Quite) Wordless Wednesday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9D5QcQli-W4 … [Read more...] about Obama Still Rings True – (Not Quite) Wordless Wednesday
Long Island Iced Tea – 5:00 Fridays TM
My wisdom teeth surgery still has me reeling. I'm beginning to wonder just how much wisdom I lacked to opt for this surgery at my age while juggling kids and work. Anyway, I've called upon my friends to guest post for me. Today's cocktail is concocted by my brainy, energetic, … [Read more...] about Long Island Iced Tea – 5:00 Fridays TM