home… March-ing to Spring 6 Mar 20116 Mar 2011 By the calendar it is still winter, and will be for the next two weeks. But the warm temperatures and soft rain makes it feel like spring. The grass is…
self-help… How to Feel Blessed 5 Mar 20115 Mar 2011 When you really want to know how blessed you are, go with someone to a medical testing center. Yesterday, my husband had to have an MRI. Luckily, I managed to…
Uncategorized Addiction to Blackerries and Other Handheld Devices 4 Mar 20114 Mar 2011 What is it about the Blackberry, I-phone, I-pad, Android, etc. , that has us feeling naked without it? Why are we so addicted to a handheld device? This is a…
food… How To Make Chocolate Croissants 3 Mar 20113 Mar 2011 There are times when a gal must have chocolate. Last night, was one of those times. But I didn't want plain chocolate, I wanted it to be gooey and interesting,…
Entertainment Oscar Dresses Reviewed 2 Mar 20112 Mar 2011 I vowed I would not critique the dresses from the Oscars. I almost accomplished that vow. Almost. For the past two days I've been listening to the professionals whose job…
Uncategorized Severe Thunderstorms Usher February Out 1 Mar 20111 Mar 2011 How many of you have heard the saying, 'if March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb'? Well, it roared into town last night amidst…
Entertainment The Oscars; A Different Perspective 28 Feb 201128 Feb 2011 Monday morning quarterbacking of the Oscars has commenced. Days will be filled with entire programming devoted to the 'best' and 'worst' dressed, the upsets, the parties. But throughout the show,…
home… Giving Birth to Writing and Death to Perfectionism 27 Feb 201127 Feb 2011 Popular wisdom on writing is that it comes before any non-life-threatening chore. That makes it second to my 'real' job, and the needs of my family. The question then becomes,…
family… Help me Save an Orchid 26 Feb 201126 Feb 2011 My husband gave me an orchid for Valentine's Day. Not a single stem, but an entire plant, trailing seven snowy blooms and countless tiny buds. Beautiful, thoughtful, and scary! I've…
Entertainment… How to Throw a Party in less than 24 Hours 24 Feb 201124 Feb 2011 I have decided to throw a triple, family birthday party on the spur of the moment. The problem; the party will be tomorrow evening. It didn't start out this way.…