Stressed Out Holiday Mommy
There’s a few things I wish my mother would have told me about the holidays when I was a young mother, but I guess she was either too stressed out herself as a new middle-aged stepmother to take the time to encourage me or, on the bright side, she just thought I was doing a great job. But stress I did, and looking back down … Continue reading Stressed Out Holiday Mommy
Ladies Who Lunch
As a 50-something single woman with an empty nest, I have more “me” time than I have had in the past 30 years. Although I admit that I am still struggling with finding my new purpose apart from my children, I have stumbled across a piece of my personality I didn’t know existed, that is a new interest and love of fashion. You would have … Continue reading Ladies Who Lunch
5 Ways to Check Yourself
Being a lady is a lot harder said than done. I’d like to confess that I have that behavior nailed down, but I’d be lying. This past week, I was unduly provoked (at least I think so) and was disrespected and dismissed. It’s a horrible way to be treated and I got really angry. I said some things I wish I hadn’t said and threw … Continue reading 5 Ways to Check Yourself
Hocus Pocus
One of the biggest misconceptions about Christians that unbelievers hold is that people who follow Christ are self-righteous, hypocritical, or weird. And to be sure there are elements of Christian culture that are off-putting and frankly, are weird and utterly ridiculous. Just think Westboro Baptist. These same posers and shysters of Christianity were around in Jesus’ day and they are with us now. As Bono … Continue reading Hocus Pocus
Baking Up Memories
If you are a busy young mom and think you don’t have time for baking during this busy holiday season, you may want to rethink this time-honored tradition. Why? Because I can barely remember the gifts given me over the years by my own mother and grandmother, but I will never forget the gift of the many Saturday afternoons we spent together gathered around the … Continue reading Baking Up Memories
Haters Gonna Hate
To all the angry people out there who burned and looted your neighbor’s businesses to the ground in Ferguson, I got news for you. I don’t feel sorry for you and neither do my white kids. Here’s why. You rap about “the struggle” and you carry it around on your shoulders like a badge of honor. You want everyone to know you’re black and angry, … Continue reading Haters Gonna Hate
The Bell of the Ball
Give me character over charm and beauty any day they say, but is it really true? When does a woman stop wanting to be admired for her beauty or feel that she is desirable? When does a man ever choose a mate who isn’t the embodiment of physical perfection? I have a confession to make. Although I am past the age when beauty opens doors … Continue reading The Bell of the Ball
Feathering Your Nest
Baby, it’s cold outside, which means I am in full nesting mode, perusing ways to make my home more cozy on the cheap. In an economy where every dollar counts, making do with what you have, upgrading what you have, or scouting out old treasures from second-hand shops and rethinking them in a fresh way not only provides a look for you home that seems more curated, … Continue reading Feathering Your Nest
The Ninny State
Pigs must be flying today in the little town of Westminster, Massachusetts because some American zombies woke up and showed up. I don’t know what it is about those Yanks in that state, but they are not going to let you tax their tea or take away their freedom. Can I get a witness? The citizens of Westminster spoke out loud and clear when just … Continue reading The Ninny State
Cowboy Up!
“Learn this well, the last ride is never the last ride. And the end is not the end. ” —Richard Rowland Just a few weeks ago, the College Fix reported that many of today’s high school and college students support after-birth infanticide. Students who were polled on campuses including Purdue, the University of Minnesota, the University of Central Florida. and Ohio State, professed that it … Continue reading Cowboy Up!