Most people find that signing up for a race helps their running program. It gives them a goal to strive for, a distance that needs to be met. That works for me. What doesn’t work for me is the fact that I literally make myself sick the morning of any given race. Am I vying […]
Deep Thoughts
Guest Writer – On Jimmy Durante and Valentine Candy
When I was cleaning up my file cabinet this weekend, I stumbled upon a couple of emails and letters from dad. Golly. If you want to turn me into a pile of mush, well… I guess this works. In case you need a reminder about the amazingness that was Mark Skarich, here you go. I can […]
Pinterest Hack: Bungee Cords As Curtain Rods
I struggle with window treatments. I don’t really like blinds, but they let in so much more light (and air!) than sheers. My mom was big on sheers. If I have one style of sheer in one window on the front of the house, do I need to have the same look in all the […]
My Personality in One Picture
I know you already saw this on my Facebook feed yesterday, but I need to make sure this picture goes down in infamy. This picture sums up Maggie in ways nothing else can. There are spelling mistakes and unnecessary foul language. Cute corgis and dream livin’. There is even a wannabe ballerina with short legs […]
Feeding a Family During a Kitchen Remodel
As I write this post, there are cabinets being installed in the kitchen below me. Thank God. You know I love going out to eat, but I may turn into a Bruegger’s cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese (and, let’s be honest…hot chocolate) if I have to call that lunch too many more times. I’m […]