keep passing the open windows

Yesterday I was all shiny (no make-up) and whiny (bad personality) and today I’m all itchy (need lotion, now!) and bitchy (lack of sleep). I don’t feel “down” exactly, just bored. Craving excitement, craving FUN!!!
How boring am I, that at 35, invited to a wine tasting party tonight and all I can think […]

Due to various unfortunate circumstances, we lived several places in the first 5-6 years of my kids’ lives. In my daughter’s mind, though, they have all merged into one experience.
In kindergarten her teacher had them draw a picture to compare and contrast two things. She chose “where she lives now” compared to “where […]

Me: “Bye you guys, I love you”
Reagan: (in monotone, with a dark expression) “That’s what you say now, just wait a couple of years.”

Hi. Hopefully everyone that wanted to join the book club received an email from either Laura or myself.
The first book is “The Devil in the Details” by Jennifer Traig.
The first meeting will be in September, possibly the 21st.
Last night Reagan and I went into Peoria to run errands. She wanted to purchase food […]

My friend Laura is running (okay, possibly, depending on the health and welfare of her feet) a marathon in October in Indianapolis. I promised I would attend to cheer her on. Of course, if she can’t run, we’ll still go and I’ll help her drown her misery in alcohol and barbituates. Okay, […]

Friday night we went to Red Zin, unfortunately, Carl Bopp, piano player extraordinaire was not in residence.
At Martini’s I asked the “band” (two guys named Kevin and Dean?) to play “Short People” in lieu of “Happy Birthday” to my dear friend Laura. Now when anyone asks I can say we are […]

Things that are wrong with today:
1. My hair is flat.
2. My desk is a mess and getting messier.
3. The afternoon feels like one big “blaaaaahhhhhh….”
4. I just found 4 seperate opened packets of splenda on my desk. Do I throw them out? Do I keep them for future use? If I keep […]

Yesterday afternoon I had a doctor appointment in Peoria, at 3:00. I left Princeville at 2:00-ish and, arriving “in town,” realized I had 15 minutes to spare before my appointment. I decided to run into Linen’s and Things and buy a birthday present I needed for today (happy birthday Laura!). Imagine […]

Last night I went to a party, with my husband.
Social occasions tend to make me nervous.
To make matters worse:
It was at my husband’s boss’s house.
Two dozen people who all know each other, but that I have never met, were scheduled to attend.
We were providing the food: fish tacos, salsa, guacamole, black bean salad, fruit salad […]

1. Ordered my vegetarian friend MarySue the best product ever: bacon salt! Yes, bacon flavored salt. Salt that tastes like bacon. Could anything be better?
2. Ordered my daughter a new pair of Heely’s. Hopefully she won’t break an arm like her cousin Forest did.
3. Debating with sister #3 […]