There’s a new television show premiering tonight, the title of which is “I Hate My Teenage Daughter.” Um…really? I have three daughters, two of whom are teenagers. I’ve also been a teenage girl: granted, that was many moons ago, but I still remember what it was like.  The teenage years are a difficult time forRead more about Hate is a strong word[…]

Last week was Thanksgiving, which has become a very bittersweet time for me. It’s a time to reflect on all of the blessings in your life, and a time to appreciate the people and things and moments for which you are grateful. This year, Thanksgiving fell on November 24th, the 5th anniversary of the dayRead more about Giving thanks[…]

One of my favorite websites: http://www.despair.com They sell “demotivational” posters like this one: If you have a sarcastic/ironic sense of humor, you’ll love this site. If not…nevermind!

Thirty years ago, on November 29, 1981, Natalie Wood drowned while on a boating trip with her husband, Robert Wagner,  and her movie co-star, Christopher Walken. I remember hearing about the murder, and feeling awful because she’d always talked about how fearful she was of the water. Drowning was one of her worst nightmares, and it’s terribleRead more about Natalie Wood’s Death: Finally Some Answers?[…]

On Monday, my youngest daughter got her braces. She was a real trooper throughout the process, even though her teeth were very sore the next day. The night before she had her braces put on, she hosted an “Embrace Your Braces” party.  She invited over a few close friends and served all of the thingsRead more about Embrace Your Braces![…]

Duggar Family Announcement: Baby #20 on the way Wow.

It’s Election Day 2011. Please take the time to get to your local polling place and vote. I sincerely hope the protesters at Occupy Wall Street and similar demonstrations across the country will exercise their right to vote. Spending your days camped out in a public park, holding up a sign and shouting catchy phrasesRead more about VOTE![…]

My middle daughter loved this book, and can’t wait until the movie comes out because she’s in love with one of the stars (Josh Hutcherson).  I’ve heard great things about the book series, so I finally got around to picking it up. I loved it. I finished it in a day, and blew through theRead more about The Hunger Games[…]

Our last Halloween before she gets braces. Enjoy the sticky stuff while you can, Pirate Girl!

Fifteen years ago, the developer who built the houses on my street decided to plant two Bradford pear trees in each front yard.  The effect was stunning, especially for those two weeks a year when they flowered with beautiful white blossoms. About 3 years ago, a landscaper friend warned me that Bradford pears are notoriouslyRead more about Why Bradford Pear Trees Are Not A Good Choice[…]