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Three Words

Three Words Idea Borrowed from Chris Brogan Pick any three words that will guide you in the choices you intend to make for 2016. They should be words…

25th December

On the 25th December, just past Midnight, Harley snagged the new gnome left unwrapped for papa and decided it was his new chew toy while Jordan decided she…

Plus Size Formal Dresses

Curtain Up Buffalo is a must attend event in my social/professional calendar. This year, we splurged and bought tickets to the Shea’s Gala Dinner coupled by our theater…

Can I Get a Do Over?

Can I Get a Do Over? I woke up early today cursing the phlegm monster that exploded into my body during one of the most humid miserable weeks…

Deep Thoughts

Deep Thoughts…If someone would have told me 20-30 years ago that I would turn 40 years old and not have children I NEVER would have believed it. Ever….

The Difference of a Decade

The Difference of a Decade. In my early 30s I entertained the thought of living in NYC and was even accepted into a teaching fellowship program. In my…

Hummingbird Bait?

For the first time yesterday I was dive-bombed by not one, not two but THREE hummingbirds! I’ve never been that close to one before, those suckers are loud!…

THIS is What Depression Really Looks Like

Depression. My friend just shared this link and as I read and scrolled through each photo, I started to cry and cry. This Is What Depression Really Looks Like…

Giving Up Depression for Lent

Giving Up Depression for Lent…seems to be FINALLY working. Either that, or the Zoloft has kicked in again. Oh yeah and the sun has started to shine and…

Depression

While I don’t wish the ills of Depression on ANYONE, I wish people could understand what it really was like deep down inside… It’s not JUST being sad…

Homemade Soy Candles

Something to do during this endless winter…make homemade soy candles? Why not? Materials needed: Natural Soy Wax: 10 pound bag Natural Candle Wick, Large Mason Jars In true…

Dragonfly Tattoo

I had dream last night that I got one of these little dragonfly tattoos… on the back of my neck… I’ve never been a fan of tattoos, but…

Stuck.

This morning I woke up like a normal person, for the first time in quite a while. The night before I was up all night and took a…

These Are 27 of My Favorite Things

These Are 27 of My Favorite Things A list in no particular order of a few of my favorite things from throughout the years. 1. Baby Blanket  (Made…

Birthday Greetings

That Moment When Your Favourite Singer Songwriter Leaves You An Inside Joke Message On Your Facebook Wall For Your Birthday Life is good. Save

Best Version of Myself

Best Version of Myself Hmmm. I started writing this post in my head with the words “I do not like…” Instead, I’m turning it around to this. 1….

CLOSED!

After not one, not two but THREE failed “contracts” the ink on the closing papers for the condo is now dry as of yesterday afternoon. We actually didn’t…

Fertility Tales

It was a dark and stormy night. No, wait. Once upon a time? Sigh. How to begin. Begin. In the beginning there was a forty year old woman….

Personal Goals

Personal Goals: The month of November is always the month that I think I’m going to actually get my shit together someday and actually WRITE FOR REAL. And…

When I Grow Up

When I Grow Up, I wanna be a…Herbalist, master gardener, mama to a house full of kiddos, foster parent, educator, author, life-inspirer, social media goddess, home-entertainer, self-sufficient homesteader…

Holdovers

Shameful admission. HWMMS and I often get what we call “holdovers” otherwise known as double cheeseburgers from whatever fast food place was closest nearby…as a holdover between meals,…

The Kindness of a Stranger

50 Questions: The Kindness of a Stranger My friend MEESH (the pretty blonde in the picture above!) is writing an article called “50 Questions.” Asking everyone from family…

What Alpha Delta Pi means to me!

What Alpha Delta Pi means to me! (Happy Founder’s Day!) I just turned 40 years old and here I am blogging about my sorority? What? Mid-life crisis? Trying…

This Is Why We Don’t Have Nice Things

This Is Why We Don’t Have Nice Things I JUST wrote about how I was watching The Little Mermaid, right? Yep. The movie was over and since HWMMS…

True Love (Husband…and Wine)

True Love (Husband…and Wine) One of the million reasons why I love HWMMS. After discussing how we are feeling about Henri the Doggie and his two recent overnight…

Late Night Confession

Late Night Confession. Ugh. Can’t sleep even though I was so relaxed and ready to crawl under those soft flannel sheets and…why? Because at the last-minute before bed,…

Surefire Way To Make Sure You Aren’t Pregnant

Surefire Way To Make Sure You Aren’t Pregnant 2.5 weeks late with your period? Want to be pregnant but keep getting negative tests? Wanna know the surefire way…