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I’ll Never Be Strip Searched
Two of my children were born in Norway. For those geographically challenged, that’s a little country just south of the North Pole, with 11 months of the darkest days you’ll ever see…followed by 30 of...
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Donut Dancer
Albert Einstein called ballet dancers “Athletes of God”…but Bethie was a dancer who loved donuts. Once a promising protégé, her dream of becoming Odette or Giselle seemed to vanish with each doughy...
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The Gifted Graham
Being on the admissions committee at Pennington Oaks Preschool has it’s perks…but having someone persistently ring your doorbell at 6:30 AM isn’t one of them. “Hi there…I’m Laurie Mulvane…we just moved...
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Right Where I Was Supposed To Be
There are a couple of reasons I sent my kids to parochial school, in spite of the fact I hadn’t sat in a pew since grade school. First of all, I wanted to expose them to a spiritual life. It was...
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The Lass Is Always Greener
This St. Patrick’s Day my daughter will be turning 21. In honor of her special day…I am coughing up a re-post. While some people spend St. Patrick’s Day clad in green, doused in Guinness, and...
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A 21st Birthday With The Porcelain Buddha
My youngest daughter is turning 21 on St. Patrick’s Day. As we all know, it’s a huge drunken fest. She has informed me that anyone who turns the drinking age at college is in for a rough night....
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Laying Cable…and so much more.
Changing cable companies is not only a hassle, it’s an education. The other day I had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Cody, a cable technician into my home. From the moment I opened the front door I...
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A Nice Treat
I’m one lucky blogger! Motherofnine9 just honored me with a Sunshine Award. Thank you so much, Melanie. For those of you who don’t know what this gift is all about…here is a description lifted from...
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Kirby Your Enthusiasm
My father has lost one of his hearing aids again. I think this is the fifth time since the New Year. Frequently he finds them in the pocket of a sport coat or a pair of pants, but unfortunately that...
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My 36B Cushion
I love to travel. There is something exhilarating about flying 30,000 feet above ground, drinking Bloody Mary’s and eating bad snacks. Can’t seem to get enough! I was late boarding my last flight from...
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Holidays…Hounds…and an Eggnog Snog
I definitely look weather-beaten…oh hell, let’s not mince words…I look like shit. To top it off, I can’t feel my hands or feet from the neuropathy and there’s a distinct metallic taste in my mouth....
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