Every morning I walk my dog, Bruno Marshall, around the neighborhood. We live in a neighborhood where the houses are far apart and the streets are usually free from cars, unless someone is throwing … [Read more...] about Charity Begins At Home
Wake Up Call
Do you ever feel like the Universe is trying to tell you something? Normally I don’t---but last week it did and I feel like I would be doing everyone a disservice if I didn't put this out. What … [Read more...] about Wake Up Call
Honest To G-D (The Dim Sum and Doughnuts Oath)
When my brother and I were kids, my dad used to make us say “Honest to G-D” if ever he was doubtful about something that came out of our mouths. The first time he ever brought it up to me, I was very … [Read more...] about Honest To G-D (The Dim Sum and Doughnuts Oath)
Ch-Ch-Changes
Last week my friend’s dog passed away, David Bowie died, one of my favorite restaurants announced they're closing, and Glenn Frey died. None of these things have anything to do with me, but I still … [Read more...] about Ch-Ch-Changes
15 Things Little Girls Do
There is nothing like a little girl. They are unicorns, bubble gum, rainbows and ribbons. They are also whiney, pouty, b**chy and crazy. When it was time for us to start a family, I always wanted … [Read more...] about 15 Things Little Girls Do
Half The Story
You've probably heard the phrase: Throw someone under the bus. It‘s when one person sacrifices another person (usually an undeserving and unknowing person) for personal gain. My kids do this quite … [Read more...] about Half The Story
Being Grateful
Thanksgiving is the best. It's not a religious holiday so you don't have to starve yourself or go to services. Thanksgiving is food, family, football, friends and fun. The holiday is all … [Read more...] about Being Grateful
5 Punishments You Must Try!
I have two daughters; one is 6 and one is 8. The 6 year old, for the most part, is very good. She’s a pleaser, she only wants Mommy and Daddy to be proud of her: The 8 year old though, she … [Read more...] about 5 Punishments You Must Try!
Damaged Goods
On Monday I went nuts on my kids. When I turned around to see BOTH of them on their stomachs, hanging over the seats, a$$es in the air and shoes on the ceiling of my MONTH OLD CAR, I went … [Read more...] about Damaged Goods
What They Would Have Wanted…
When I was in my 20’s, I had an on-again/off-again boyfriend who was not good for me, but I was addicted to him. The first time we met the attraction was instantaneous and we were fighting before we … [Read more...] about What They Would Have Wanted…