What are you waiting for to start your food storage? At some point, it’s going to be too late. Don’t think you can count on your fellow members of the church to help you out. In the parable of the ten virgins, they all professed to serve the Lord, but only five actually prepared. And […]
It’s been Prom time around here. We have a no-dating-til-age-16 rule which means this was the first year that York and India were both old enough to go. India went with her boyfriend, Ethan, to both the school Prom and MoPro (Mormon Prom) where there aren’t so many skanky dresses and hoochie dancing. York just […]
Did you folks know that I have a BS in Geography? I kid you not. I’ve always liked looking at maps and learning about places. Last night I was looking at the map of Texas (why fold laundry when there are maps to read?!) and I was struck with the interestingness of some Texan town […]
Before I start our food-storage item for next week, I’d like to know who has gotten their sugar. I have a few people. Who’s been a good girl? Could I just get a bit of sympathy for a moment. I have broken yet another charger for my laptop (actually, I think this latest one has […]
You knew something like this would happen. After all, I’ve told you that I’m potty-training Jasper and he won’t poop in the toilet. So here’s how it went down: Ada comes in from the backyard yelling that Jasper has pooped in his pants again. I go outside and there is Jasper, frolicking in his starkers, […]
If someone told me I would start getting zits again as I sauntered into middle age I would have punched them in the face. And then fainted. Because it’s not bad enough that my hair is getting really wimpy and my metabolism has come to a screeching halt. Now I’m… Read More
Hey it’s Tuesday and I’m just getting around to this. High praises for all of the people who bought their stuff last week: Tiburon (extra credit for really stocking up!) This week, let’s take a break, OK? I’m going to be busy enough and buying a ton of food as it is. So we’ll pick […]
There is something going on in our family that I haven’t wanted to talk about. It’s been very traumatic for me and I’ve had a hard time dealing with it. But I need to be upfront. I need to get this out in the open. My husband likes country music. You guys, I’m from Detroit. […]
This week we’re going to stock up on cereal. Dry cereal, that is. Cheerios, Cookie Crisp, granola–whatever strikes your fancy. Cereal may not be the most filling food but it’s something that just about everybody likes. And sometimes that’s what you need most. It’s easy and the only ingredient you need is milk (and maybe […]
I know what you’re thinking: the best broccoli? That’s like saying the friendliest wasp or the the funnest SAT test. It doesn’t exist. But it does, mes amis, and it is delicious. And super easy to make. I won’t touch steamed broccoli with a ten foot pole anymore. It’s roasted… Read More
The saga of my laptop is still not over. I got it back and it has decided to not boot up ever again. Even my huband/Mac wizard couldn’t get it to boot up. So back to the shop it went. The verdict is still out but the upshot is I’m still relegated to the computer […]
This is your last day to get your oats! (Unless you shop on Sunday; in which case you probably wouldn’t really be too concerned about the whole food storage thing.) Don’t put this off til next week! You’ll be sorry if you do! (I’m pretty much the queen of procrastination and it really never pays […]
Do you ever have those dreams where you are slightly awake but still asleep enough that your dreams are vaguely realistic but outlandish? Dreams where pointless and silly things seem completely important and logical? That was me last night. Occasionally these kinds of dreams will turn into stress fests where… Read More
Don’t most girls like accessories? I think we do. Especially since accessories always fit. You can just have given birth and weight the most you will ever weigh, and your necklace will still fit just fine. I love that. I happen to be a fan of cheap accessories. I’m not the kind of girl who’ll […]