Category Archives: family

Always Go to the Funeral : NPR

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

Dad dished out advice my entire life. I didn’t always take his advice, it was often hard to swallow. He was old and I was young enough to know better. Now, we are both older. We both got smarter.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Do you have room in your bed?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

My pets aren’t spoiled at all; they are simply very loved. And they really aren’t pets at all; they are ♥ family. Do you have room in your heart?

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Not all Christmas Memories are Good.

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

The tree colored the night in red and green.  The house smelled of Jiffy Pop popcorn, served up in a spaghetti stained Tupperware bowl.  The console TV blared the theme from “One Day at a Time.” Twin sisters clad in … Continue reading →

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Free K-Cups to Lucky Applicant.

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

Middle-aged mom is looking for a local 20-something girl to spoil. The lucky applicant will have access to daily doses of k cups, free internet access, and leftovers in ready-to-go Tupperware containers. Said applicant must be willing to call me (or at least … Continue reading →

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50 Rules for Dads of Daughters

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

Rule #1 “Love her mom. Treat her mother with respect, honor, and a big heaping spoonful of public displays of affection. When she grows up, the odds are good she’ll fall in love with and marry someone who treats her … Continue reading →

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Slam that Door.

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

My next read will hit the book shelves September 4th; it’s a natural follow-up to the #1 New York Times best seller, ‘The Happiness Project”  by Gretchen Rubin. I plan to head to Barnes & Noble to grab, “Happier at … Continue reading →

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Put THAT on my Tombstone.

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

I am an extremist, a perfectionist, and an overachiever. This doesn’t mean I’m perfect, it means I nearly kill myself, (and those around me), aiming for perfect, trying to always do it right, do it now, and do it best. What … Continue reading →

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Why Yes; I would Like to Hang some Family Members.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Here is where I found my inspiration.

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The Good Enough Mom

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Mommy Rotton says: “You can never lose your shit to the point of yelling and swearing. In fact, swearing is strictly verboten regardless of your tone of voice. Instead you must exercise limitless patience and love and understanding. You get … Continue reading →

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Get it Right or Make it Right.

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

“If you bungle raising your children,                           …I don’t think whatever else you do-        matters very much”                                          - Jackie Kennedy                  Related articles The easiest way to mess up your child (psychologytoday.com)

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