The more I interact with my own family, the less I understand. Seriously, people are baffling. Several reasons for this: SS moved out a week and a half ago. In theory, he has moved out several times, none of which involved a stay at another household for more than 72 hours. He and DH had [...]
Today, I read Laura’s post, excerpt below, which has me thinking of some mantras I’ve learned as a step-parent. Those of you who’ve heard me rant may not know I have calming mantras. But I do. Rebellious Thoughts of a Woman: Advice from a Friend Who’s Been There You need to have mantras. These are [...]
This is what DH says to me last night, “I’m on to you. Don’t try to pretend to be somebody else. I know how you are. You get some idea in your head and won’t stop until you make it happen. See, see! I can see the plan forming already in your head!” Uh, right. [...]
Think I could sell it to Hallmark? Actually, I don’t try to sell anything to the card companies, because they buy all rights. But I digress. Today I am doing laundry and going through DHs pockets. He has tendency to leave small pencils and things in his pockets. And it struck me that I am [...]
My grandma filed things by flinging them into a neat little spot somewhere. I am now the organizer of no less than six containers of paper. It is arranged in no particular order. Cheesy, anonymous, GOP campaign photos next to hand written notes from the president of Les Amis de Talleyrand and recipes culled from [...]
