Dirt & Noise

Filthy Martini – 5:00 Fridays

December 2, 2011

I have a confession. My house is filthy. Filthy, I tell you. I never let it get this bad. I was so overcome with dread and not knowing where to even begin that I broke down and called my former cleaning lady. Her job here was relatively easy because I used to keep a tidy [...]

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The Little Boy Who Touched My Heart

December 1, 2011

He had vacant eyes. When any emotion crossed them it was in flickers of fear, rage, and shame. He didn’t smile for a full four months. He never let anyone touch him and had no concept of the power of a simple, pure hug. His fits of rage came in bursts like a camera clicking [...]

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Holy Cuteness, Santa – Wordless Wednesday

November 30, 2011

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Christmas Decorating Intervention

November 29, 2011

Confession: I am addicted to Christmas decorations, especially cheap glass balls. But look what I made with them! Finally, I made something crafty instead of crappy. My house looks like the elves had fraternity rush here. There are bowls of all sorts – crystal, pewter, wooden – filled with assorted sizes of glass balls. I’ve [...]

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Dress for Less

November 28, 2011

The holiday season means there are many opportunities to pretty up and head out. We tuck away our comfy go-to jeans that are a smidge too loose and kick around cowboy boots in favor of dresses cut down to there a la Lola and va va voom heels. This time of year gives us girls [...]

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The Lost Art of…

November 27, 2011

I can’t help but continue on my “Get off my lawn“! mode. I suppose the nostalgia of the holidays and fleeting moments of Bird and Deal believing in Santa Claus have got my bloomers in a bundle. To balance the over indulgence of the holidays that focus more on getting than gratitude, I ordered [...]

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Get Off My Lawn!

November 26, 2011

I’ve been having some “Get off my lawn!” moments lately. It all started in the Target toy aisle, as so many of my rants do. Deal was oogling Star Wars action figures while Bird was channeling his inner rock star with a Paper Jamz guitar. When I hear “paper jam” I immediately think of crinkled [...]

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Infused Vodka – 5:00 Fridays

November 25, 2011

I look at this time of year with equal parts dread and joy. I know the doorbell will ring daily with gifts and packages greeting me. Plates of sugar dusted cookies. Pumpkin bars. Chocolatey gooey goodness and buttery vanilla ooziness abound. My sweet tooth will be satiated, and my hips will be expanding. I cannot [...]

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Thanksgiving Thoughts

November 24, 2011

See those smiling boys? That is what I am thankful for. I’m also thankful for the man behind the lens. I’m afraid Thanksgiving has lost its wholesome sheen. Retailers have bastardized the holiday, making us more focused on door buster deals and spending money than spending time with those we love. Thanksgiving is a day [...]

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