Life

Goodbye Creme de Menthe Bathroom!

August 7, 2011
At the risk of hearing much verbal abuse for my obvious lack of Marthaness, I thought I’d post some photos of what is soon to be my outdated bathroom that has served us well, but outlived it’s useful life. I must first explain how home decorum does not flow...

Pet Peeve of the Day: School Supply Lists

August 5, 2011
As we approach the awesomeness of tax free shopping this weekend, I am reminded of how much I am irked by the school supply lists.  Although this year’s list seems a bit more streamlined than last, I am still put off knowing that my school has pooled supplies and...

Budget, Schmudget

August 1, 2011
Wouldn’t it be great to pull together a bunch of no nonsense Moms armed with red sharpee pens to go into these budget sessions and redline anything superfluous out there and get us out of this crazy crisis we are in.  Obviously there will be differences of opinion between...

The 27 Club

July 25, 2011
I don’t know why I keep thinking about the recent death of young singer Amy Winehouse. I definitely was not surprised, nor dare I say were countless other people, by her death.  But, it doesn’t make it any less sad.  She was only 27 years old, and no matter...

Today’s Mom’s Talk: Requiring Permits to use County Park Fields

July 20, 2011
This week’s talk addresses the county’s recent ruling that requires a permit for groups larger than 20 people to utilize the county’s athletic fields in our parks.  Apparently people that have been using the fields for pick up games have bullied other folks that have rightfully reserved the area...