I confess, tonight I acted like a total Obama groupie. (No, not on the level of the “Obama girl”). If you saw my many tweets & fury of facebook activity, then you know I was surprised today with a coveted ticket to President Obama’s commencement speech at Kalamazoo Central High School. I guess I was a bit of a stalker after I asked the first secret service guy if I could meet Obama. After I asked the second and the... Read more
1. An open letter to my friends who don’t believe (or particularly like) Christianity. 2. Apparently, “I lost my black.” 3. When Mothers Attack Mothers 4. Babies! Babies! Babies! Give me Babies! 5. A Five Post $eries on MONEY: (Pt. 1) 6. The FANTASTIC Mr. Fox – Movie Review 7. Up in the Air – Movie Review 8. Can Kitty Clean be Kitty Green? 9. The Golden Arches Beckon 10. Interview with an Author, Scott Bessenecker 11. Emergency $$$! (Pt.... Read more
I got kinkified, ya’ll. Last week I got a touch-up on my kinky twists. Finally, right? It was grown out like a mug. I was going for the blond Rihanna mohawk side part today at our Regional Staff Conference. I tell ya, I have loved being kinky. Kinky twists have the been so helpful. I got them on March 7, 2010. I got my touch up last Friday. I swam in Cancun, I walk in the rain without anxiety attacks,... Read more
Today’s Fabulous find comes straight from the red bullseye: I have now lost my 3rd pair of LBE’s (little black earrings). Why? I don’t know. I can’t hang on to them for some reason. I’m guessing because I travel more often with black earrings more than any other color. In any case, I’ve been on the hunt for a cheap, BIG, & affordable pair. I love huge earrings. The other day my sweet little 4.5 year old, Ransom -who... Read more
They both kill. One kills your back, the other your feet and your back. I must admit, I was a little sheepish to post about not liking to wear my baby. A few years ago when I learned about the ever trendy “baby wearing,” it felt like its attachment parenting advocates may not appreciate my point of view. Which is this: it hurts. I’ve tried the Kozy, the B’jorn, a Mei Tai & a sling. And what do you know? ... Read more
Sadly, oh so sadly, today marks the end of LOST, where we all have been scratching our heads for 6 years wondering what the heck is going on. In lieu of the end of America’s favorite television show tell me what was your favorite moment? When did you laugh hard? And when did you cry? I admit, I have two fave moments: (well, probably 1,000)… 1. Hurley’s joy ride in the Dharma van – his joy was all that mattered... Read more
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Don’t you want to see this little cutie-patootie on the cover of Parents Magazine? Okay, now that that’s settled click here -it only takes a 10 seconds- and you will make this Mama very happy. 🙂 There are about 400 of you and he’s currently #569 – just one vote from each of you takes us to #169. Sure, were the underdog, but like Obama: Yes, we can! 🙂 p.s. If your uber committed to helping us to get to... Read more
Ever since his “baby brudda” was born, my sweet little 4.5 yr. old Ransom hasn’t had a proper blog post dedicated solely to him. It’s high time for a little Ransom update. Ransom is now 4.5 yrs. old. He’s has a few speech delays & will start private lessons soon with a speech pathologist. It was good for my soul to finally establish the issues and know how to address them with him. He says lots of words, knows plenty... Read more
Ahh, the difficulties of vacation… Last week the fam went up, up, up to the Upper Peninsula of MI over the scariest bridge of all time Mackinaw Bridge. I should have known the week was going to be bad when a) we left 4 hours late b) I realized I had forgotten all of Ransom’s underwear & my toothbrush and c) it was rainy and dark while we went over the bridge -at 10:30pm- and I was so terrified I... Read more
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