We, rather I, didn't get around to sending Christmas cards this year. Let's be honest. How many husbands are the ones ordering, writing, stamping, and mailing holiday cards anyway? Mac Daddy does an awful lot, but he's never dealt with holiday razzle dazzle of any sort.And I … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas! I’m on it in 2010.
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5:00 Fridays
Happy 2010!!!We're starting the new year, ahem, new decade, with a guest post from one of my favorite writers. I've had the joy of hanging with her at BlogHer and hope to see lots more of her as soon as she digs out from the Iowa snow.Drum roll.....I’m Becky, and I blog at Deep … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays
Tis the Season
I love Christmas. Really I do. Yes, I revel in the spirit of the season. But admittedly this year I'd rather imbibe the spirit(s) of the season than anything else.Christmas is kicking my ass this year. It's par for the proverbial 2009 course.I've baked hundreds of goodies and … [Read more...] about Tis the Season
Dear Santa, Bring me Gadgets. And an Elf.
(The following has been spellchecked by a grown up to save you, dear reader, from translating kid spelling.)Dear Santa,I would like another dart gun and a XBox 360 and a iPod Touch and a iPhone and a limousine and a big T-rex.PSPlease bring all your elves so I can have one. And … [Read more...] about Dear Santa, Bring me Gadgets. And an Elf.
5:00 Fridays
Don't be fooled by my shoddy photography. That's no regular barber shop candy cane you see there. I have something way better in store.Some of you regulars out there already know that I am the only Indian in the world who is bad at math and science. What you might not know is … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays
Thanks. Giving.
At the risk of ringing the cliche bell and sounding treacly mushy, I'm going to tell you that today I am feeling particularly blessed. I am thankful for Mac Daddy and my family. I am most thankful for my Bird and Deal. I cannot imagine what I was thankful for before I had them. I … [Read more...] about Thanks. Giving.
Wordless Wednesday: Veteran’s Day Salute
"Um, why are we getting the day off from school to honor animal doctors?" Bird, age 6 … [Read more...] about Wordless Wednesday: Veteran’s Day Salute