Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
Molly Ivins passed away two years ago today. At the age of 62. Now here is a woman who's voice we sorely missed in those two years! Of course I loved her because she seemed to be one of the few who "got" what I saw in "Dubya" as far back as his dad's GOP... Continue Reading →
Total GPA Non-Weighted 2.3333 Wahoo!! He got more than a 2.0 in his first semester!! PHEW!! As you can imagine, I am SOOOOO proud. /sarcasm Actually we are all quite relieved. Just one week before the grading period was to end he was at 1.83. Yep, had 4 D's - all the academic classes. He... Continue Reading →
Naaah. That NEVER happened to ME! Note to anyone who will have or does have a teenage boy - read Zits every day. It has captured the experience so perfectly!! There is some crossover if you have a girl of course, but it is particularly spot on for the teenage male animal. Lord help me... Continue Reading →
Your Word is "Think" You see life as an amazing mix of possibilities, ideas, and fascinations. And sometimes you feel like you don't have enough time to take it all in. You love learning. Whether you're in school or not, you're probably immersed in several subjects right now. When you're not learning, you're busy reflecting.... Continue Reading →
I realize that I am probably woefully behind the times in raving about this. Oh well. I haven't been to Disneyland in probably 6 years or so. I had not had the luxury of going with adults only and spending a full day there in AGES. I had also NOT learned of the "get in... Continue Reading →
This would be why I love Rachel. Tells it like it is, no matter which party is looking the fool. And in this case, FOOL, is a kind word! more about "Rachel Maddow video: Democracy of one?", posted with vodpod
Can you please read this post and share any info you might have? It's truly amazing to me how many brick walls this family hits everywhere they turn.
I apologize in advance to any of my readers who are, or ever have been, in telemarketing. I understand that there is a place (somewhere in hell I am sure) for phone solicitations. Cold calling. The ultimate in horrible jobs I imagine. I mean, some years ago I happen to know that the cold callers... Continue Reading →
Joy. Pure joy. With a hint of sadness as my friend Jax is not here. Her mom passed a few weeks ago and then last night her dad had a heart attack. So the very public celebration of the day is a bit tempered for me personally. Words? Well, for me it is the people... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 