Aaahhh. The good ol’ summertime. That blessed time of year when I can do stuff like…nothing. Well, not really nothing because that’s not how I roll. But for me, sitting on a couch, or even in a chair, for more than the length of a 30-minute piano lesson counts as “doing nothing.” Even if I… Continue reading Book Review: The Circle Maker
Month: May 2014
Bosoms and Bellies and Beer, Oh My!
The wise duo Simon and Garfunkel once sang this melodious verse: Are you going to Scarborough Faire? And while we left our parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme at home, our answer was a resounding, YES! Scarborough Faire is an annual Renaissance Festival held in Waxahachie, about 45 miles south of downtown Dallas. I went once,… Continue reading Bosoms and Bellies and Beer, Oh My!
Lord of the Dance, Lord of the Mom Fail
So, tonight was Trey’s final opportunity to attend an Evans MS dance. It was the annual 8th grade dance, their genius alternative to hosting some sort of graduation ceremony. More fun for the kids and WAY more fun for the adults. I have tried for the past 3 years to get Trey to attend one… Continue reading Lord of the Dance, Lord of the Mom Fail
Fellowship of the Ring
It’s Happy Mother’s Day, and I am one happy mother. Not just because I get to enjoy sloppy kisses from my darling children. Not just because I get to wear the name “mom.” And not even just because they give me gifts like this, to show their support of the things I love to do.… Continue reading Fellowship of the Ring