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Archives for May 2011

Transitions and Make-Overs

May 23, 2011

My husband, Cody, is a director at an overnight camp for kids in Northern Michigan. It’s called Camp Tanuga. Cody and our stubby-tail Golden Retriever, Floyd, have been there for several weeks. Under … [Read more...] about Transitions and Make-Overs

Filed Under: Camp Life

Was Your TV Show Canceled?

May 20, 2011

Were any of your TV shows canceled? I’ll go first. Brothers and Sisters: It was time. I don’t think I saw one episode from this past season. I’m not sure why. Oh, wait. I remember now. It sucked. … [Read more...] about Was Your TV Show Canceled?

Filed Under: Sum Of This, Sum Of That

Ode To Prednisone

May 19, 2011

A Little Poem... I have lower back pain, and although I try to deal It makes for a rough day and I miss shoes with a heel. For my back discomfort I blame my dad It’s a problem he always … [Read more...] about Ode To Prednisone

Filed Under: Rants

Are We Closing The Book On Bookstores?

May 17, 2011

The movie You’ve Got Mail (1998) was primarily about love blooming over the internet even though the lead characters were business rivals in real life. It also explored the demise of the independent … [Read more...] about Are We Closing The Book On Bookstores?

Filed Under: Parenthood & Parenting Tips, Rants

Hello? Is I.P. Freeley Home?

May 10, 2011

The other day I got a text from my cousin "Gisele" (she picked that name) and she said that her son just learned the following tune from one of his friends: “Milk, milk, lemonade--around the corner … [Read more...] about Hello? Is I.P. Freeley Home?

Filed Under: Friendship, Rants

Happy Mother’s Day

May 8, 2011

Today is Mother's Day. It's a very special day in which we honor mothers, grandmothers and stepmothers--unless you're a wicked stepmother and then you don’t get honored, but you do get representation … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day

Filed Under: Adoption, Parenthood & Parenting Tips

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

May 7, 2011

I was at lunch the other day with my girlfriend, Busy, and as the hostess was seating us, she and Busy simultaneously started complaining about the weather. It was unseasonably cold that day and they … [Read more...] about Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Filed Under: Rants, Sum Of This, Sum Of That

You’re Not Alone (V)

May 5, 2011

I'm not saying these are all about me. I'm just saying if you feel the same way, you're not alone. You're not alone if... 1. You don't belong to a country club. Find a friend who does though!  … [Read more...] about You’re Not Alone (V)

Filed Under: Parenthood & Parenting Tips, You're Not Alone

The Lesser Tiger Mom

May 2, 2011

I won't ever be able to write a song that disses my mom for popping vikes or bashes my dad for being absent because my parents weren’t like that. They showed up when it came to parenting-- it didn't … [Read more...] about The Lesser Tiger Mom

Filed Under: Parenthood & Parenting Tips

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