Way back in the day I had a good friend who kept her eyes open for me every time she went shopping. She and I went shopping a lot. A lot. I mean A LOT. It was the 90s, and we had fat corporate jobs and no responsibilities. I hadn't yet acquired the stifling grad school … [Read more...] about Nothing Says I’m Aging Like This
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Sea Glass Sauvignon Blanc – 5:00 Fridays TM
I don't write about wine. I really don't claim to know the first thing about wine. I just know how to drink it. I admittedly sometimes buy a bottle of wine based on the label or name alone. Just last week I bought a Malbec called Handsome Devil as a nod to Mac … [Read more...] about Sea Glass Sauvignon Blanc – 5:00 Fridays TM
Catching Up, the Abridged Version
Hello, friends! It's been quite a while since I've been here, and we have loads to catch up on. I'm low energy these days so I must keep it brief. I've been battling the flu. Flu 1 - Ilina 0 The flu has led to an upper respiratory infection so I've been down for the count … [Read more...] about Catching Up, the Abridged Version
Totally Worth It – 5:00 Fridays TM
There are times that the only resuscitation that works for a mom who's held her breath and counted to 10 one too many times is the company of girlfriends. This mom rarely gets that kind breathing room. As much as I love my family, sometimes my patience is so tattered and frayed … [Read more...] about Totally Worth It – 5:00 Fridays TM
In My Bar – 5:00 Fridays TM
I'm sharing some favorite posts from 5:00 Fridays past while my tendinitis heals. For today, I'm sharing what I keep stocked in my bar. The Dirt & Noise bar is going to kick ass in our new house. This is going to be the wet bar just off the screened in porch. The party can't … [Read more...] about In My Bar – 5:00 Fridays TM
Well, Hi! – Wordless Wednesday
Zestos Rosada – 5:00 Fridays TM
I have a slight obsession with the fact that summer is ending. I've relied on the kindness of friends and availability of babysitters to cobble together my work schedule this summer. Colleagues think I've been half-assing my job, and my kids think I've failed at motherhood. It's … [Read more...] about Zestos Rosada – 5:00 Fridays TM