Last year at this time we had just finished up a wellness campaign at work where we counted our steps on a pedometer. There were conversion rates from other types of exercise into steps. I loved that things like gardening & vacuuming were on there. Because doing an hour of floor cleaning sure as hell... Continue Reading →
Dear Generation Z
This? This was not invented by you guys. I know, I know - you don't believe the world EXISTED before you, let alone that anyone living in it (such as your parent's generations) ever did ANYTHING remotely scandalous or fun. Now, the irony of someone like ME telling you this is not lost. I was... Continue Reading →
Dear Mildred
Isn't that one of the coolest photos you've ever seen? Thought I'd send you this with best wishes for a fantabulous weekend. We, of course, are due again for rain on Sunday. Because it ONLY rains on weekends in San Diego. Seriously. It sucks. What also sucks is that I have to go to a... Continue Reading →
Dear Betty Lou
I'm pretty sure 15 is going to drive me to stow away on a cruise ship soon. Preferably one heading someone warm with fizzy umbrella drinks being served hourly. Probably one of the biggest issues I've noticed with him is his lack of ability to develop good working relationships with his teachers. He acts like... Continue Reading →
At least he’s studying….
Of course, studying can't really happen unless there is music in his ear. So, he has my old iphone 3Gs which is now basically an Ipod touch on steroids - it still has all the apps and music on it from when it was mine. His own phone is off to his right. He was... Continue Reading →
Oh what a tangled week we’ve weaved
Let's kick it old school with some dot dots....old school - high school!....Some people never change....what's so funny 'bout peace love & understanding?....you need to get some, that's what!....Secret Decoder Ring...Facebook debates...erased!..not fair!...I put a lot of thought into that reply...disappointing....current school - high school....3 F's?!....killing me...finals next week....how do I get him to care... Continue Reading →
Summer..vacation? Not hardly!
Most people's summer vacations look like this: Mine look more like this: Boy does my cat have it right! In the last week we have: Set the alarm on both Sat and Sun mornings last weekend for 4:30am so that The Boy could be on the beach at 5:30am with his scuba gear to complete... Continue Reading →
It’s a good busy!
It is so damn odd to have Sports Boy here during the month of July! I have felt so disoriented. Every summer for the past five (six? seven?) years he has hopped on a plane to Sweden pretty much within a week of school ending. Sometimes the very next morning. He would return the last... Continue Reading →
Scoreboard baby!
That title & image are what are known as teases - because no, I really don't want to talk some smack. Odd, huh? I've been a big fan of Jim Rome for well over 15 years now. I love listening to smack talk between fans. It can be oh so creative & funny. Yet, I... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 