This is some of my most ground-breaking research to date, and I’ve started to feel the shame creep up on me again, so I decided it was time for a re-share. Originally published October 20, 2011. You asked for it, so I’m here to deliver. I collected and analyzed the data that you so generously […]
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Satan the Squirrel: Quantum of Solace
This is the sequel post to yesterday’s reshare. Again, it’s five years old, so excuse the poor writing. But I left it in it’s original state, embarrassing though it may be. So what could be worse than a squirrel chewing through my shower wall while I was in the shower? The squirrel coming back, of […]
Satan the Squirrel.
I am re-sharing this story because it’s a good one. But I post it with no small amount of cringing at my five-years-ago writing style. But I left it, mostly intact, for you to judge as you will. Originally posted November 2008. My husband and I have a repulsion for squirrels. If we see one […]
On Meeting the Party Friends.
Chris and I took a few days to ourselves last week and skipped town to celebrate our upcoming anniversary. As such, I got behind on writing. As such, you get a few reruns. I originally shared this post in 2011. But we’ve recently pulled our Wii back out, and I’ve been shuddering all over again […]
A Teaching Tool for the Internets.
When you come across those people in life who express interest in beginning to use social media for the first time, (You know, like the people who say, “I really need to get on the Twitter!!”), And you want to help them jump in, just share this graphic with them. So. What did I leave […]
Random Notes, To You.
I often come upstairs after quiet time to find an impressive display of random notes, all addressed to me. Except for those times when they’re addressed to a character from The Jersey Shore, creating no small amount of confusion. Until I turn them around and realize that they were addressed to me all along. Consider […]
The Dark Underbelly of Toddlerhood.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE FCC: THIS POST IS RATED FOR INAPPROPRIATE YET CONTEXTUAL FOUL TODDLER LANGUAGE AND AN UNNECESSARILY HIGH NUMBER OF REFERENCES TO POO. PROCEED WITH CAUTION. There are things that you don’t want to know about last week. Those things have kept me from having the time to have original thought (and therefore […]
Hipsters: A Quest for Truth.
It always makes me feel old to admit that I don’t understand a cultural phenomenon. Whether it’s music, fashion, or pop culture (I’m talking to you, Ke$ha,) I worry that I’m out of vogue if I just can’t comprehend it. For quite some time now, I’ve felt that way about the title of “Hipster.” It’s […]
Saganaki: The Journey and The Recipe.
Guest post by Contributing Editor and Chief Husband Chris. I have always tried to be a good sport, a willing participant, and even an Eager Beaver when it comes to Rachel’s family’s Greek cuisine. And so far, I have grown to like everything, with the exception of Kalamata Olives. That’s what Meat Loaf was talking […]
The Essential Alabama Beach Shopping List.
Last weekend, we took a quick trip down to the beach to visit Chris’ Aunt and Uncle, who happen to live in one of the most beautiful locations in our state. I relaxed and didn’t take too many photos – just a couple of the kids acting adorably endearing, doing vacationy things like drinking […]