Traveling is always an adventure, throwing out tests left and right. What do you do if you accidentally check your ID in your luggage? (Beg security.) How many times will the kid in the seat behind you throw up? (Four.) How many hours can you live on Starbucks alone? (Six. Maybe eight.) How many bagels will your kids eat in one day? (Three. At least.) You have to be flexible. You have to be prepared and ready for anything. On our way home from Florida at the end of our … [Read more...] about what if the cabin loses air pressure?
just plain funny
high point, low point
A quick glimpse at the highs and lows of this week. High point: Meeting Anna Quindlen (more on that later) Low point: Feeding kids grilled cheese with a side of pizza for dinner High point: The birthday love that keeps rollin' in Low point: Polar vortex part deux High point: Band of Horses tickets for Saturday Low point: Yelling at child for ineffective nose blowing All in a week's work. Any high point/low points you want to share? Chime on in. Have a … [Read more...] about high point, low point
winter olympics – nbc tries to ruin sochi
I love the Winter Olympics. Maybe it's because I grew up in a warm climate. Maybe it's because I wish I was Scandinavian. Maybe it's because I love spandex. I turn it on every day, and my favorite events are the ones that are head-to-head races vs. timed/judged competitions - biathlon (of course - who doesn't love the biathlon?), cross-country skiing and short track are a few I make sure to watch. But I'm not liking the coverage. I've come to expect it be heavy in figure skating and ice … [Read more...] about winter olympics – nbc tries to ruin sochi
three things i can’t bring myself to do
There are some things I can't bring myself to do. I know they're supposed to be fun and light hearted. I know the point is to share something about yourself. Start a conversation. Make a connection. I get this. I have a blog, and I've opened up my life with the hope of making a connection through sharing. I've crossed the line of over-sharing more than the Average Joe. But there are things that I've categorized as not-for-me. Am I being closed minded? Are my introverted tendencies rearing … [Read more...] about three things i can’t bring myself to do
how it went down at the cookie swap
I am right in the middle of preparing a little holiday gift/surprise for the blog, and no it's not a holiday video. Did that three years ago. Just call me cutting edge. I was considering skipping posting today - no time! no time! - but then I just had to share how it went down at the cookie swap. Last Wednesday I posted a heartfelt but very short post. Remember? What will you bring? So I'm coming clean. The real reason I posted such a short post is that I was getting ready for a cookie swap. … [Read more...] about how it went down at the cookie swap
my break up letter to santa
Santa, Santa, Santa. I'm not sure how much longer we can go on like this. I'm afraid that we're just not good for each other anymore. Every year, I think it's going to be different, but you don't ever really change. You ask me what I want, but I don't feel like you're really listening. You don't make me feel special. It’s like I'm one of many you're trying to please. You ask me to believe in you. If it were just that simple. The thing is Santa, you're a little high maintenance. … [Read more...] about my break up letter to santa
holiday giving guide
Welcome to my holiday giving guide. I won't be linking up to my favorite retailers and must-have's. You'll have to do your own shopping. But I have prepared some gift giving insights. As for the Top Gun poster, I'll get to that later. Hold on tight. This is a long one. It's List Week. The week after Thanksgiving when everyone starts to get a little anxious about Christmas being merely weeks away. And they start asking for your lists. I did this to my own children on Monday. Make your … [Read more...] about holiday giving guide
three things you’re supposed to remove
In honor of Cyber Monday, I would like to make a public service announcement benefitting shoppers and gift givers everywhere. As coat season and giving season are in full swing and I'm out about in the world going about my business in total denial that Christmas is in 23 days, I'm noticing a few things that shouldn't be there. Nothing that would get you a black bar across your face in the back of Glamour Magazine - do they still do that? Just a few little things. So I'm going to go all Martha … [Read more...] about three things you’re supposed to remove