We’ve had a rash of break-ins in my neighborhood recently (by rash I mean two, which is the definition of a rash, I believe), and I guess it’s a sign of the times that I don’t answer my door anymore, unless I know who’s there. It’s not a sign of the times that my […]
Red Alert: Outsider Entering Quilt Zone
I, Butterfingers McClutzy, am going to a quilters’ festival. I’ve never been so excited to spend four days doing something I know nothing about, surrounded by people who are experts and devotees of this thing that I don’t know how to do. That’s because I’m going with my sisters. If you read this blog […]
Rules of Engagement: Think Before You Order the 8-by-10
You’re Trying Too Hard to Pick a Unique Setting There may be a good reason no one has ever had their engagement pictures taken there Look! On the horizon! It’s our mortification over our engagement photos 25 years in the future. Choose your setting carefully. More carefully than that . . […]
Well, Isn’t That Pinteresting
My husband is all hepped up on social media, to the point where he wants to be the first to try whatever comes across his computer screen. So when he asked me about Pinterest, I told him it was for girls. “Really? Just girls?” he asked. “Yep. Just girls. Everything’s all pink and ruffly […]
Let’s Hear It For the Due Date
Is it weird that I remember all of my kids’ original due dates? No? How about that I remember my kids’ original due dates but I can’t remember the name of any prescription drug I’ve ever heard of? Last Thursday was my due date for my daughter. Nineteen years ago, that day was followed […]
Hollywood Kids, Isn’t It Past Your Bedtime?
I felt compelled to watch the SAG awards for a little bit. I don’t know why. I hate awards shows, I am not at all interested in what or who actors are wearing, and I don’t really care if my favorite shows are rewarded by their union. (I feel my loyalty should be enough […]