When I was in middle school I claimed my hair was just really, really dark brown because I was tired of being so different from everyone. Truth is, I have the blackest of black hair. If you go blindfolded into a windowless room in the middle of a Minnesota winter and squeeze … [Read more...] about Silver Slash – 5:00 Fridays
aging
A Real Woman Doesn’t Lie About Her Age – 5:00 Fridays
It's funny that people get gifts on their birthday. Aging in and of itself is a gift. Aging means time accrued in this dear sweet life. The only one we get. Aging is not only celebrating another year down, but it's a marvelous opportunity to carry on. It should be noted, however, … [Read more...] about A Real Woman Doesn’t Lie About Her Age – 5:00 Fridays
My Latest Hang Up
You know how when you bring home all those teeny tiny itty bitty onesies and Jon-Jons that are so cute when your baby is the size of a sprinkle? You know how the outfits are so dang small that your husband couldn't wear them as mittens, much less snap the things? You know how you … [Read more...] about My Latest Hang Up
Bring Sexy Back, One Girls Weekend at a Time
Reporting for duty after a much needed vacay from reality. Reality doesn't suck, but it sure does suck the life out of me. Sometimes it's nice to steal away and forget that my name is Mom. Sometimes I like to be Ilina again. You know, the woman who wears dry clean only clothes, … [Read more...] about Bring Sexy Back, One Girls Weekend at a Time