Divorce. Drugs. Violence. Television. Video games. Sex. Rap music. These are factors that "the experts" have contributed to the decline of our youth. As a high school teacher, I can confirm that rap music is definitely at fault for some ridiculous fashion statements. Seriously kids, pull up your ... » Learn More about Public Service Announcement
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Husband & Wife Showdown
My handsome husband and I are sometimes like apples and oranges, fire and water, yin and yang. This is never more evident than when preparing for a major occasion such as leaving for vacation, hosting a party, or anything else that requires more than 5 minutes of organization and preparation. This ... » Learn More about Husband & Wife Showdown
Numbers
I don't do well with numbers. For many years, I swore I was dyslexic mostly just to mask how ridiculously awful I am at math. The other day I bought a coffee and the smart ass clerk rung me up at "103 pennies." I started to sweat. Yes, that's how bad it is. (I blushed for a second, but did whip out ... » Learn More about Numbers
Look, Kids! Mommy’s in a Straight Jacket!
I enjoy many things in life. Red wine, white wine, naps. One thing I do not enjoy is the feeling of being a complete, raving, off-my-rocker lunatic. And unfortunately, that pretty much sums me up lately. I thought for sure the words of a former student were ringing true; he must be right, I am "cray ... » Learn More about Look, Kids! Mommy’s in a Straight Jacket!
Karma Chameleon
The minute I hit "publish" on my last post, which was admittedly seething with Debbie Downerisms, I was bothered by it. I'm not really a negative person (PROOF: this sign hangs in our foyer!): and I am ashamed that I allowed a small group of people and incidents to have such an impact on me. ... » Learn More about Karma Chameleon