So, my husband and I are doing this Tough Mudder training program, right? Yesterday, the Week 7 / Day 3 scheduled workout was a 5 mile run followed by an ab workout. We decided to head up to our local park to do the run portion. It was hot. It was on the verge of …
Category: Laughter is the Best Medicine
The $10 Solution To Saving a Marriage
If you haven't guessed by now, I love to take the ridiculous moments in my life and turn them into a (hopefully) humorous post for you, my dear readers. Okay, so every now and again I like to spout off my opinion on religion, share a recipe and my latest diet trend, or a bee …
My Viking Funeral
The death of a distant family member or friend, especially an unexpected one, produces a flood of emotions, to include the need to prepare and plan for the "what ifs". Over the past week, upon learning of the tragic death of an acquaintance, my husband and I quietly discussed our wishes in the event of …
Our Mayor Wears a Dressing Gown
I had to work late tonight, our kitchen is a construction zone due to new countertops being installed, and I just didn't feel like making an effort. In my book, that's what I call a trifecta: we were getting take out for dinner. After picking up our Subway sandwiches, I mentioned to the kids how although …
A Baseball Named Karma
Last Thursday, my son's summer baseball season ended with a great big championship game win and a story for you, my dear readers. Back when Jameson's baseball season started, I noticed one of the other mothers sitting by herself during one of the practices. Her lawn chair was parked away from all of the other parents and she seemed …
Life, Through the Eyes of a Six Year Old
Anyone who lives with a 6-year old knows that life can be very... entertaining. Every day, I happen upon the strangest things. Sometimes I can put two and two together and figure out Mackenzie's thought processes. Other times, these discoveries take a little explanation. The following photos and phrases were captured in the span of a week. 1.) I was …
Wearing a Loincloth to P.E.
Oh buddy... my little guy has struck again. For those of you tuning in late to this program already in progress, my son Jameson has quite a way with words. His literary faux pas are sometimes hilarious; if you enjoy this latest one, I suggest you take a stroll through the Jameson-isms category of this …
An Open Letter to My Daughter’s New Teacher
Dear Mr./Ms. '1st Grade Teacher': I changed my daughter's name today. My daughter, Mackenzie, will now be known as 'M'. Has a nice ring to it, huh? Eh, not my first choice either, but it was either change her name or set the poor girl up for failure before she even starts the 1st grade. School …
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Pinky: The World Explorer
Two months ago, Pinky ran away for the first time. My five-year old daughter was heartbroken. How could her best friend of over four years just up and leave without any explanation? There was no goodbye note, no hints that the little pink cat was unhappy. One day she was there, and the next she …
It’s Raining Water Kefir
If ever I needed a sign to tell me to stay the fuck out of my kitchen, two nights ago I got it. One of my newest addictions is creating delicious variations of water kefir. What is water kefir, you might ask? Water kefir grains consist of bacteria and yeast existing in a symbiotic relationship. …
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