Ridiculous

The entire week BEFORE Thanksgiving was a busy, busy, frustrating week for many reasons. We were swamped with activities for the three weekends prior to Thanksgiving, and Thad had a Cub Scout campout coming up. Everyone except Victoria took Friday off (perfect attendance for the year. . .it's in the air!!!), so that Thursday was …

Girls

One of the high points of the Thanksgiving Day festivities was making Heather laugh. I happened to catch Victoria's medal worthy performance on film.

Toasty

So, the day after Thanksgiving, I took the GRE because I am very seriously considering getting a masters--in library science. I have wanted to do this since the spring of 1992--which was my first year to teach. Anyway--I left the house at 7:20 in cold, drizzling rain. The test was delayed for over an hour …

Turkey Time

I guess we've hosted Thanksgiving for the past three years now. It's Tony's favorite holiday, and I pretty much see it being at our house from now on. . .at least until Victoria or Thad's wife decide they want to take it on. Anyway. We had fun--everyone made it but Aunt Alisa. She was feeling …

Thankful

For so very, very much. The list would be incredibly long, so I will just show you evidence of the best things. For a daughter who brings joy and laughter every, single day and is growing up before my eyes--that part is a mixed blessing. For a son who surprises me with his observations and …

WANTED: Missing Cat

Seriously. Penny is AWOL. This is not good. Not good at all. I have saved you from some of the more recent, worrisome, and expensive Penny mishaps as of late. We, literally, have spent more time, money, and affection on her than the other two combined. She is the fun one. The red-head of the …

Random Act of . . .

CULTURE As I am always out of the loop on all things viral, I'm sure this has made the rounds, HOWEVER, it bears hearing again. I just got it today from my friend, Carolyn. Gave me chills. I'm glad they at least warmed up the organ before hand. I was thinking if an organ began …

What exactly happened to October?

There is photographic evidence that October did, indeed, exist this year. It was, according to the photographs, enjoyed by my family--resplendent with walks on the small-town stroll, a stop for snow cones, drawing and dancing on the front porch, cats napping in errant overnight bags, flora and fauna alike, a rain-gutter regatta, a trip to …

Truth, Justice, and the American Way OR “NOW it’s Time for the Bag” and “More Legs than a Bucket of Chicken”

Last night we were NOT emulating the BOOK version of YOUNG Indiana Jones, but the real deal. And that crack about legs and chicken. . .that is what my sister says about Victoria. It was never more evident than last night--EGADS. I am tellin' you that skirt was short but not THAT short when I …