It was raining and cold on Saturday morning. Soccer had been canceled, so everyone in my house was lazing around in PJs. While I was sipping coffee and snuggling my kids, a man shot and killed eleven people who were worshiping in their Squirrel Hill Tree of Life synagogue. The man's name isn't ... » Learn More about You Can’t Break a City Made of Steel
Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
That Cream Goes WHERE?!
As parents, we all make an oopsie now and then. "Now and then" is a relative phrase, inclusive of our daily mishaps and those occasional whoppers we only discuss with our closest friends after a few glasses of wine. Children generally categorize our oopsie based on the extent of inconvenience ... » Learn More about That Cream Goes WHERE?!
I’ll See Your Unsolicited Advice & Raise You One Middle Finger
Today, a friend texted me upset because some basic moron in her social circle had called out Christians, making the baseless claim that they can't be both faithful and Democrats. Friendly note: if you agree with said basic moron, the rest of this post is not for you. This isn't about politics; ... » Learn More about I’ll See Your Unsolicited Advice & Raise You One Middle Finger
Pet-less for the First Time in 25 Years and Me No Likey
We started out with fish because fish are easy. But fish also die easy, and I couldn't snuggle with them. Got me a hamster but the little bastard bit me and we had to part ways. Cats were a no-no, as per my dad's allergy. I wore my parents down with the normal kid pleas: "I'll feed the ... » Learn More about Pet-less for the First Time in 25 Years and Me No Likey
I Could Easily Lead a Double Life and My Husband Would Be None the Wiser
#HusbandWTF's 40th birthday is this November. Months ago, I asked him how he'd like to celebrate. A no-frills kind of guy, his answer reflected his simple soul: "I'd like to be outside and I want my kids there and our friends' kids there. No one should need a babysitter. Everyone is welcome." Had ... » Learn More about I Could Easily Lead a Double Life and My Husband Would Be None the Wiser