Happy!
Nerfiffic
You recall my post about my Nerf gun? I just ordered these, and can’t hardly wait until they arrive. Here is what’s promised: These foam darts are specially designed for high-flying, high-performance blasting and even whistle through the air as they fly. That’s all I have to report. At least, until after these babies arrive. [...]
The new man at our house
Or, rather, in our minivan… I did it! I’d like to introduce Jonathan David to you, and please read that silently with a British accent. A bit snooty on the “Jonathan,” if you wouldn’t mind. Before I go into detail, you should know I’ve been a bit of snob about maps. My frister (that would [...]
Sister Day, just because
We’re at the sad end of company at our house, just over 12 hours left of Aunt Laurie time. We have crammed a whole lotta good into these past five days and it will be lifelong memory for my children, that Aunt Laurie came for no special reason other than she loves us. A lot. [...]
Happy Scream
People! My sister-in-law is coming! Like here, to my house, this week! A little background. I first met Laurie 12 years ago, even though she’d been married to my little brother Kenny for 15 years or so by that point. But things happen in families and that can be especially true in step-families. Long story [...]
Come play at my desk
Today’s post has absolutely no importance in the universe. However, as I was packing up the Mac and cleaning my desk Friday, it struck me I may have an inordinate number of toys at work. First came the turtle, donated by the Middle Child. Then came the bear in the duck costume. Then the Magic [...]
TODAY!! This happened…
Two things happened this morning, one huge and one just wonderful. OK! Wonderful first: Today I realized I have done at least one parenting job right. As we all worked to get ready for the day — which is quite a scene, even with our reduced census, all that hair and makeup and getting Jack [...]
My gosh, these were good
I’m sorry, I am forced to rain down upon you another cookie recipe. But I am telling you, these came into the newsroom on a day of bruised skies with a side dish of wind that stings the thin flesh at the back of your ankle. These, folks, were miniature suns, radiant with beams of [...]
Oh, Joy!
First of all, Gilligan update: So far, so good, a little more lively this morning. He ate breakfast! Thanks to those who sent in helpful ideas about Betta health. Now then. A wonderful thing has been happening, almost without me realizing it. The twins, recently 16, have both started to get into cooking and their [...]
Cook, my sweeties, cook!
So today is a mix of day-of recipes and things that seem perfect for the day of and days after Thanksgiving as we rush right into the Christmas season. We’ve got soups, veggies, sweet stuff and a casserole that I can’t get out of my mind. Nancy’s Soup This is from my friend Nancy in [...]
Happy blogiversary!
Wowsa! Today, right about now, is exactly one year after my very first blog post. This has been quite a ride, folks. I started out quite reluctantly, mainly willing to blog simply as a way to say to my bosses, ‘Hey! I’m trying here. Back off!” The first time the Union-Bulletin hosted reporters’ blogs, I [...]
