Twas the day before ChristmasIn our big blue houseEvery creature was stirringIncluding the mouse.Me in my PJsAnd Todd in his skivviesI’m afraid the kids haveClogged the privy.It came fast this year,This fine Christmas Eve,Even though I’ve watched The GrinchMore times than you’d believe.I worked all weekendOn my feetAnd I’m still baking cookiesFor us to eat.The … Continue reading Twas the Day Before Christmas

In no particular order, you know, cause I'm not that organized with my thought processes.  Except for that last one, that one was intentionally last.Your artistic talent.  I love the subjects that inspire you, and the artwork by your hand that we have hanging on our walls.You don’t snore.  Except when you’re sick, which is … Continue reading How Do I Love Thee?

Over 40 in Maryland is exactly the same as over 40 in Pennsylvania.  Still the same aches and pains, still wake up feeling exhausted.  Still weigh the same (even after 2 solid weeks of stress! SMH).  And, still can’t read the fine print on anything.Praying mantises can take “many hours” to mate, according to a … Continue reading What I Learned in Maryland So Far

It all started yesterday morning when I sent Todd, who has been dealing with an onslaught of negative shit lately, his horoscope.  You can read it here:  http://www.freewillastrology.com/horoscopes/sagittarius.htmlThe following is the IM transcript from Facebook. Todd:  thanks honey, I guess I'm not really a bull s*** magnet. Me:  nahbut anyone can step in bullshitit's like a … Continue reading Conversations With Todd – Episode 2

It’s been a harrowing two weeks.  Well, actually longer – if I count the weeks preceding them where I waited for a response to our desperate need to relocate.  We have been in “discussions” with my ex about relocating for months.  He has had some financial worries, as have we, so it seemed a good … Continue reading Changing Places – The Prequel

For about a year now I’ve been after my mom to plan a “Dine Out For a Cause” type of event that would benefit the JDRF.  What I envisioned as a casual fundraiser with a percentage of the proceeds going to the JDRF became a full-blown Caribbean Festival, with island-inspired foods and music, and a … Continue reading This Is Why Nobody Likes a Hangover – Or – Blame It On the Wine

Not only are there illicit drug user websites, but  I also learned that some of these morons – instead of the good old fashioned method of snorting or injecting cocaine ... I mean, why stop there?  … are plugging it.  What is “plugging,” you ask? Well, I am SO glad you asked.  It means they … Continue reading What I Learned This Summer

Before driving to your house yesterday, I stopped at the post office and then the library, with a quick stop for contraband at the Golden Arches and THANK GOD I did because the Mustang decided it was too hot to drive and left me sitting along Route 422 in Douglassville in 95 degree heat with … Continue reading Dear Mom:

Owen finally came home from his first airplane flight and vacation to Disney.  He loved Disney and especially the Tower of Terror, and I’m so glad to hear he had a wonderful time since he was so apprehensive about it the week before they left.So we pull in the driveway and he walks around the … Continue reading My Son Is Brilliant

One year ago, I won primary custody of my children after a very long and painful year of fighting.  One year ago I had my final dress fitting, and went on a frantic eleventh hour shopping trip for an undergarment, rushing back to the restaurant where the love of my life was putting the finishing … Continue reading First Anniversary