There are days when the words come easy. Thoughts and images flash before my eyes in rapid succession, gaining speed as inspiration begins to flow down to my fingertips. Then, the sentences begin to run on and on, reluctantly separated by a few commas and semi-colons, throw in a couple of parenthesis (for good measure) and, well, it doesn't take long for even me to realize that, you know, I am NOT the greatest writer in the world. Far from it. Still, I keep writing; putting a face to my thoughts, searching for peace of mind, a quiet escape, or... Read more →

So, I did -- aaaaand chopped it ALL off, too -- 'cawse, us forty-something-or-another moms are edgy and totally reckless like that. AM SO! LINKY LOVE BYTES: Check out the Official Wordless Wednesday HQ Wordless Wednesday on 5 Minutes for Mom Tag, you're it: Wordless Wednesday © 2010 This Full House Blog / This Full House Gone Shopping Read more →

Having recently entered my 8th year of blogging (I know, I'm old, shuddup!) I feel it safe to say that...why, YES!...I am very, very versatile (AM SO!) and not because my friend Mrs. Schmitty said so, either. [throws check in the mail] Coming up with new, light-hearted and entertaining stuff to write about is hard (I know, sorta hurts to read, too -- sheesh, but Monday's a ROUGH crowd!) keeping in mind that not EVERYONE who stops by here is necessarily interested in reading about non-controversial stuff (I know, act surprised, anyway) or, the fact that it just so happens... Read more →

I have a confession to make (don't worry, no bodily fluids are involved!) okay, ready? It's been 5 years since my last check-up! It's true. You see, I've been busy. Participating in blogging projects, or reminding families (like mine) to think pink; but, could only watch, hope and pray, while my twin brother fought valiantly and gave up one of kidneys, in order to win his battle with cancer; last month, I sat next to my SIL's hospital bed, held her hand and prayed some more. No, I am NOT proud of the fact that I have, once again, put... Read more →