For the first time in five years, I left the dentist last night without an appointment for a filling.  Five years, people.  I have never made it from one cleaning to the next without extensive dental work in between. And last night, after two, yes TWO Novocain needles, which I survived without even a whiff [...]

Hey, thanks for all the compliments on the new design.  Jules really does a great job, doesn’t she?  I found this fabric swatch that I loved, and that’s what she used.  Cool, huh!?  It was quick and painless, and for someone as particular as I, that’s really saying a lot.  I highly recommend her if [...]

Ain’t it PURTY!?  All the credit goes to Jules at Everyday Design! If you have a Bloglines subscription to my blog (and if you don’t, why on earth not!?) please switch it to this feed so you don’t miss a moment of my entertaining and insightful thoughts. After all, it’s not every blog that offers [...]

I love lazy Saturdays. Sleeping in while Husband gets up with the kids… Sipping coffee in my jammies while catching up on my "favorite bloggage"**… The sounds of cheerful kids playing together in the playroom… The buzz of the video game my son is playing with his daddy… The cold winter sun sparkling on the [...]

I’m clearly lacking substance on my blog lately. So here’s a Meme. When all else fails… Got this one from my friend KC. 1. Where/how did you meet? Blind date. See this post for the full story. 2. How long have you known each other? Almost 14 years. 3. How long after you met did [...]

So I finally got out of the house today. It felt REALLY good. It certainly helped my spirits that we are having a HEAT WAVE here on the east coast. It’s a balmy 48 degrees out today, and I actually took off my coat and left it in the car. Living on the edge, I [...]