First Maurice Sendak, now Ray Bradbury. There's one hell of a happy hour going on in a library in heaven right now. It's fitting that Ray Bradbury died on the same day I learned of art being discounted at my sons' school (literally and figuratively banished to the basement, or … [Read more...] about Toasting Art and Ray Bradbury – 5:00 Fridays
Dirt and Noise
The Last Day of School is a Welcome Change
Here are my boys on the first day of school. Deal was entering first grade, and Bird was starting third grade. They are eager, happy, excited. My boys love school and are razzed about the prospect of learning. They share an interest in learning about other cultures and … [Read more...] about The Last Day of School is a Welcome Change
This is how we make cookies in the South. – Wordless Wednesday
Invisalign…Worth it for my vanity?
I have never felt beautiful. I don't wallow in self pity or anything but I have always regarded other women as prettier than me. I, like so many women, focus on my blemishes and jiggly spots. It's hard to see my good traits and it's hard to look at myself … [Read more...] about Invisalign…Worth it for my vanity?
Herbalicious Pimm’s – 5:00 Fridays TM
I have a love/hate relationship with summer. I love the flowy dresses and kicky wedge sandals but hate the mosquitoes and creepy crawlies. I love the fresh earthen vegetables and the smell of the grill fired up but hate the oppressive humidity. I love having my sons home while we … [Read more...] about Herbalicious Pimm’s – 5:00 Fridays TM
Mom Congress Revolution
I was recently North Carolina's delegate to Parenting magazine's Mom Congress. I didn't get to wear a sash or a crown, but there was no swimsuit competition so for that I am grateful. I was thrilled to travel to Washington, D.C. and cavort with fellow mom activists who are … [Read more...] about Mom Congress Revolution
