Ten Things I Love/Hate About Me
Know that saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same?” It’s actually a French proverb, attributed to French novelist Alphonse Karr. An often-debated topic is whether people can actually change or whether a person’s nature is constant throughout his or her life. In considering this question, I thought of several things about…
Five Friday Favorites – Pumpkin Edition
It’s time once again for Five Friday Favorites! Autumn is in glorious full-color swing and to celebrate, this week I am listing my five favorite “pumpkin-y” things.
Five Friday Favorites – Best Friends Edition
This week’s Five Friday Favorites takes on a different spin…
What Happens at Weddings…
…is usually hysterical. It’s not a wedding if you don’t have some weird stuff happen. And weird stuff happens at everyone’s wedding – even if they won’t admit it. Or maybe it’s that they just didn’t necessarily know about it…
Five Favorites for Friday – Third Edition
Not sure why I think anybody but my Fab Hub enjoys the Five Favorites for Friday posts, but I’m going with it. They make him smile. I like when he smiles. And so, without further ado, I submit for your entertainment (hopefully), my five favorites from this week.
The Complicated Process of Writing and Living
My first reaction to Mama Kat’s writing prompts this week was, “Oh, I definitely have to do the one about what complicates my life because that’s easy.” Fab Hub raised his eyebrows and looked at me over the top of his glasses like He does. This look usually means one of two things: He is…
Scattered Thoughts for a Lazy Friday
I meant to have a post ready for today…honest. And then, as I often say, life got in the way. This is not a bad thing. In fact, it’s very good. It’s been a busy week. Allow me to share some updates, observations and discoveries…
Can’t Touch This…
Remember M.C. Hammer? The song “Can’t Touch This”? Then you surely remember that great late ’80s fashion craze called “Hammer Pants.” I have lived through many fashion mistakes…many many fashion mistakes. I am certain that yesterday was yet another. I was surprised, though, at the speed with which My Sister suggested that my Hammer Pants phase was my…
Writing Workshop: Worst Meal Ever
Today, I was horrified by inspired by Kitchen Witch’s story about Shipwreck Casserole – I have never heard of such a thing. Her story immediately brought to mind some of my least favorite childhood meals. So I decided to join MamaKat’s Writing Workshop this week and play along…