A week or so ago, one of my schools had their end of year staff meeting. Each grade level made a presentation reflecting on the year. Some were funny. Some were sentimental. My favorite one was the fifth grade which had each of their students make a poster using only three words to describe their …
2012
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This is a jar of homemade pickles in my fridge that Joel made. This is the date on the calendar when we can open and eat the jar of homemade pickles that Joel made. This is a cucumber grown by Joel like the ones he used in the jar of homemade pickles in my fridge. …
My husband occasionally admonishes me for staring at people when we are out in public. He is right. I do stare but sometimes when I see something so adorably cute I can’t make myself look away. Tonight at Target I saw a family come through the door, Mom, Dad and four little girls. Dad was …
A few weekends ago we were sitting around telling stories, laughing and generally having a good time when my best friend said “Have you told them the story of when we broke the bed?” She loves to do that when there is someone new in the room. I had not told this particular story to …
Dear Walmart Cashier, Thank you for your friendly greeting and personable manner. I really thought you were the exception to the usual indifference I normally get at the register. That is, until you scanned the Snickers bar that sat between the rye bread and shampoo and asked me if I wanted it. Oh wow. How …
I like rocks. I’ve always had a thing for them. I have a bunch of them in my jewelry box and other places around the house. I’ve been accumulating them for years. I have a pretty decent sized one in my glove box. My family refers to it as my “rape rock” meaning if someone …
This morning my husband and I were talking about something (can't remember exactly what at the moment) and I was being my usual ornery self. Our conversation went something like this: Joel: You're a pip. Me: A pip? As in a singer? Joel: You're a pistol? Me: What does that mean? Joel: You …
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given on this date, June 9, 2012 to the three adults who reside with Felicia Agnew in their Woodbridge Virginia home. Those individuals shall henceforth be known as “housemates.” Felicia Agnew, who shall henceforth be referred to as “The complainant” alleges that this Cadbury Caramel Easter Egg (which shall furthermore be …
We've all heard the saying “A son is a son til he takes a wife; a daughter’s a daughter the rest of her life.” As the mother of two sons I have issues with this statement and now that my oldest is engaged to be married I like it even less. It’s true that my daughter …
Yesterday I had my regular Wednesday night play date with my grandson Riley. He loves playing with my phone and wanted me to show him how to take pictures. I showed him what to do and let him have at it. Now I know I'm a bit partial but I think the kids got some …