The first day of school is always exciting. You get to use your brand-new backpack and lunch box for the very first time. You get to wear your brand-new clothes that Mom has said “no” to every day since you bought them. You get to color with those brand-new crayons that have NEVER BEEN USED. … Continue reading The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing but the Tooth
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TS3-Day
June 18, 2010 – a day that (in our house, at least) will live in infamy – Toy Story 3 was finally and deliberately released by producers and directors from the Empire of Pixar Studios… So here it is. Andy’s growing up and heading off to college, and his toys – though they have vowed… Continue reading TS3-Day
The American Dream
What is the American Dream? White picket fences. A house. That white picket fence would look awfully silly without one, don’t you think? A 2-car…no, make that 3-car garage. Better yet, a 4-car garage with 2 cars, a boat, and a workshop. 2.5 kids. And a dog. Maybe even a cat, and a goldfish to… Continue reading The American Dream
Threads of Gratitude: Birthday “Suit” Edition
Wait…that didn’t come out quite right. *sigh* Regardless, it’s Thursday, and it’s time for some gratitude. And in honor of my 12th anniversary of my 29th birthday, I’m going to offer up 41 reasons I’m grateful. DEBILY’S TOP 41: I’M GRATEFUL…. for another year to celebrate life, even if I am officially over the hill. … Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Birthday “Suit” Edition
Third Time’s a Charm
Well, it’s either that or “bad things happen in threes.” But since I’m a positive person, I’d rather look on the bright side. Whatever cliche’ you use, the results are the same: the miracle of multiplying food at Taco Bueno has struck again. For the third time. As has become custom for me on Wednesdays,… Continue reading Third Time’s a Charm
South Beach Update: Sorrow on the Beachhead
This morning brings deep sorrow. First of all, I will not win the “Biggest Loser” competition. I gave it a valiant effort, but just couldn’t seem to drop more than 8 lbs. during the past couple of months. Snark aside, I’m deeply saddened for another reason this morning. That’s our old house. On Friday evening,… Continue reading South Beach Update: Sorrow on the Beachhead
Lessons on Forgiveness
Oh boy, did I ever blow it. Totally screwed up. Messed up big time. In a word: FAIL. And I’m completely sick over it. Tied up in knots. Lump-in-the-throat and tears-in-the-eyes. Usually, the admitting part is not difficult for me. I make mistakes constantly. All. The. Time. I’m forever forgetting things, mixing dates and times… Continue reading Lessons on Forgiveness
Back in the Saddle
She posts! And there is an audible *thunk* from the jaws of my few beloved faithful readers hitting the floor. Yes, it’s been awhile. For most of the past year, I have made a valiant attempt to keep the content on this blog somewhat current. I even had the best of intentions at the beginning… Continue reading Back in the Saddle
New Year’s Re-Solutions
Well, it’s that time again. The calendar tells me it’s a brand-new year. And although I sit here, finding it nearly impossible to believe that another 365 days have come and gone, I know it’s true. Each year, January 1 finds me optimistic: a whole calendar year spread out before me, 365 days filled with… Continue reading New Year’s Re-Solutions
Beauty Is…
That is the title of this year’s PTA Reflections contest. As a teacher, I did my duty to inform the students and parents about the reflections contest…but never anything more than that. And for the past 5 years as a parent of a school-aged child, I would read through the packet of information, become quickly… Continue reading Beauty Is…