Of Mothers And Daughters (Sharing Clothes)
It started with the feet. A few years ago, my daughter started sharing my shoes. Flip flops and sandals but not my wedges. Too young for that. She got her ears pierced and she started wearing some of my earrings. And the diamond necklace I got from her father after she was born. (Only for...
Conversations With Myself: President’s Day Edition
I’ve had a long President’s Day weekend of being by myself for extended periods of time. And I’ve really enjoyed it. (Probably more than I should have.) But today it’s all coming to an end. My husband is back from his ski trip. The kids will be coming back from their dad’s house. And life...
Best Pick-Up Line Ever (A Story For Valentine’s Day)
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I want to share with you the story behind the best pick-up line ever. “Give me a kiss and make it worth your while.” Spoken by my second husband. Way before I ever thought I would have him as my second husband much less even have a second husband. I...
Black Cat Cupcakes (Halloween Baking)
My daughter and I were alone on Saturday. For the whole day. And there wasn’t any nagging about homework to be done or about her room being cleaned up. So she suggested that we bake. Now, I’m not a baker. (Well, lately I’ve been baking bread. That’s not the kind of baking I’m talking about.)...
More On Motherhood
I’m thrilled to be a part of Inward Facing Girl’s series “Bloggers On Motherhood” today. Come check out what I have to say about being a mom. You won’t be disappointed. I even manage to get in the fact that I drank raw egg milkshakes when I was growing up. And lived to tell about...
No Mother’s Day Gifts For Me
I’m not expecting much from my family on Mother’s Day. There won’t be any gifts. No box of chocolates. No new dishwasher. I don’t expect my husband to buy me flowers or a spa gift certificate. I’m not his mother. His mother passed away seven years ago. He used to buy lobsters and cook them...
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