Deep Thoughts

On Parenting in the Time of Crisis

I took a pregnancy test this morning. Even though I was relatively confident that would be the result, I still cried when it showed negative. And then the rest of the day happened. How can I consider bringing a child into the world when crazy things like today’s shootings take […]

Adult-Onset ADD

I’m spinning and spinning and can’t make the world slow down! I’m going to do this job and that job and write a blog and write a book and master yoga and get cracking at harder cardio. I’m going to make dinner every night and learn to wear lipstick in […]

Let the Holiday Decorating Commence

We still have four days until I think it’s acceptable to decorate for Christmas, but my Pinterest feed has been chock full with ideas already! Since the Christmas season is so short, I’m also tracking ideas to keep the decorations around into New Year’s and maybe even Valentine’s Day.

Hot Chocolate and Marshmallow Inspiration Board

Well, folks winter is finally upon us. Sigh. I may be a proud Milwaukeean, but I still don’t like the cold. One thing that keeps me from moving somewhere warmer is that the cooler temperatures give us permission to have hot chocolate everyday. Now that this yummy drink is on […]