When I was in the fourth grade it snowed in Austin, Texas, where I grew up. I remember it well because we got a day or two off from school and I was 9, the prime age for playing in the snow. However, being a southern girl, I did not having proper snow-weather attire and…
Having a Moment While in Big Lots
It is always at this time of the year when I get extremely nostalgic, sentimental and extra appreciative for this life of mine. I assume that is the case for many but of course I only know the extent of it for myself. Last week one morning I was in Big Lots buying additional…
My Apartment
There was a small fire on the balcony one night and I jumped out of bed so fast when I realized that the combination of a crackling noise and the smell of smoke was just that. It was my first apartment to have on my own. I dialed 911 after putting out the bright orange…
Going Back in Time…
I was talking to someone the other day about attending my high school reunion and they made a side comment such as “why bother, you can see everything/everyone on Facebook nowadays anyway…”. Perhaps, but I cannot HUG anyone on Facebook. At least not yet. I love people. I always have. I also love to see…
MJ and old Things (including me)
I recently found a new radio station and they play a lot of good “old” music, you know like Michael Jackson, circa 1984. One morning the kids and I were driving somewhere when “Wanna be Startin’ Somethin’” came on the radio and I cranked it up and started car dancing and then talked about how…
Old School Blogging – Pop Culture
Okay peeps, this month we want to know about what you like(d) out in the world of Pop Culture. You know, shows, movies, actors/actresses, etc. And please welcome my new co-hostess this month, Loukia from Loulou’s Views! We have been bloggy friends for a while years and she has an affinity for Old School Blogging just…
Past, Present and Future
I was looking at and working on our family calendar today. The future. We have kind of a big deal summer vacation in the works for this year and I’m pretty excited, really hoping it works out. I’m like a kid again, anticipating something really fun but “mom” and “dad” have not said “yes” yet…
A Day in the Life
I was thinking the other day about how my days used to go when I had only one child and still worked outside of the home. And I wasn’t thinking about it because I was necessarily wishing I was back there, of course not. I was thinking about it because I try to keep my…
Name That Kindergartener
Update: We have our winners! Congratulations to Amy Pike, the grand prize winner of a $300 Amazon gift card! Runners up were Renee and Julie! Thanks to everyone who played along – we hope you had fun! So, did you guess me right? It was pretty easy. Same “squinty” eyes as always. 😉 And here…
Old School Blogging, March
So, back in January I answered 48 Questions about myself in the spirit of Old School Blogging. This month I have joined with Heather at Theta Mom and we are bringing back another meme for those of us who miss “the old days” of blogging. Do you remember when we used to pass these things around…