My friend asked if we’re still on the vegetable thing. In a word, yes. Which is why my husband has lost over twenty pounds in the past month.And how much have I lost? Don’t ask. Ok, I’ll tell you: NONE. Which is why I’ve had the following conversation with my […]

My girls like to listen to the radio. They listen to a station called 99 DOT 9 THE RIVER. It’s a Spokane station that plays mostly 90s music. I’m cool with this, as I spent my entire childhood glued to 95 KVIC in Victoria, Texas. So Will taught Juliet to […]

I’d like to think of myself as a brave girl. I like roller coasters. I walked across a swinging bridge. I’m contemplating a cross-country drive with five children under the age of eight. There are some things, however, which I am quite afraid of. Here, in no particular order, except […]

How could a uber-smart girl with a degree in history miss this All-American super dooper extravaganza holiday? Dust off your racist Americana knick-knacks, gorge yourself on some old-fashioned apple pie, throw it all up again so you can stay thin, and celebrate COLUMBIA DAY!Great Facts About Christopher Columbia!Christopher Columbus was the love-child of Isabella […]

Dear Youngish Homeless GuyDate: 2007-09-14, 2:50PM PDTI saw you at the intersection by the new Taco Bell. I was in a green SUV, you were on your feet with a cardboard sign. I could tell you liked me because you smiled and mouthed ‘God Bless You’ when I pretended not to have any […]

As a mother and a patron of the arts I am quite acquainted with songs featured in Disney movies. As a blogger and an overanalyzer I am intrigued by why what Disney songs may be telling us, about ourselves and our past. Somehow, I’m a little discouraged by what I’ve found.Movie: Snow […]