Elf On A Shelf? Oh, Puh-Leeze....

Every now and then I see these crazy fads and think to myself, "Self, you need to get on the stick...we are about four great ideas too late from becoming a millionaire." Case in point, back in the teenage day when I was a babysitter and found myself suckered in gainfully employed the evening of the Easter Bunny's or the Tooth Fairy's planned arrival, if said hooligan tot would not conform cooperate at bedtime, I had a system ready to go. I would call a friend on the sly, have them call back and ask to speak with said hooligan tot where they would scare the crap out of them convey the importance of getting to bed on time because they could not come until all were asleep. Hey, what you call cruel I call character building, but lets not split hairs...

Just Dance...

First of all, thank you to my Bestie for letting me borrow...oh, I don't know...like the MOST FUN THING EVER! Well, according to me, anyway. My daughters, on the other hand, claim to be scarred for life.

La Di Da, La Di Da, La La...

I have been a fan of Diane Keaton for as long as I can remember. I mean, c'mon folks, she was Mrs. Michael Corleone! And as Annie Hall, she made neurosis look attractive...

Why Yes, I Do Take Requests...

It is not even December and I am in such holiday spirit I could burst. Go figure...

Breaking Dawn...

Lest anyone think this is one of those Bella-Edward-vampire-guy-with-the-killer-abs-that-turns-into-a-werewolf posts, let me set the record straight. I am pretty sure I am the only person in the free world who has not read one word of Twilight or anything remotely connected to it, so if you're looking for an Edward shout-out, all I'm gonna say is Monsieur Pattinson was Cedric in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire long before he sported fangs, so Harry Potter was, is, and forever shall be superior. But I digress...

The State Of Hibernation...

I feel like I have awoken from a long drug-induced coma brought on by an excessive amount of Quantitative Business Mathematics. Yuck...

When Cooties Come A-Callin'...

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All was quiet on the Western front. I was snuggled in tight, cuddled up and reveling in a great day complete with accomplishments aplenty. Dozing away in the bliss of tranquility, I was lulled into a false sense of security. It was then they came for me...

Lit From Within...

Tonight is one of those happy-my-heart-is-radiating-from-within-illuminating-the-world kind of nights. Because of you...

Fa La La La La La La La - Trick 'R Treat!

Okay...I don't know if this is on par with the four horsemen, but things are definitely getting a little weird around here...

And Let It Begin With Me...

Today I had the joy of celebrating peace...peace among friends, peace among co-workers, peace among cultures, peace throughout the world.

I Spoke Too Soon...

I knew it was going to well. I should have known it would only be a matter of time before it caught up to me. And grabbed my by the neck. And shook the confidence right out of me.

Bad Hair Day...

Okay, so here's the deal. Yesterday I shared with you my Faith Formation lesson on Discipline and Priority. And yes it was a great lesson, and yes we had some moments of sanity clarity. However, last night these monsters youngsters had me pulling my hair out.

Discipline And Priority...

After the first few weeks of Faith Formation witnessing my class behave like animals work to settle into a new class year, I thought we should start the next class discussing discipline and priorities. 

This May Be Me Someday...

Uh oh...some parts here may be me already...

There are some older women in my life I continuously learn a great deal from. Some are relatives, some are friends. Regardless of our relationship, they are a constant reminder of how we are called to be Christ for one another. At least this is what I tell myself during periods of wanting to beat my head excessively against the wall requiring a bit more patience than usual while simultaneously gleaning life lessons from all of them.

And There You Shall Find Your Peace...

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I have had an epiphany. It awoke me with its proclamation at 3:00 AM this morning. I guess God said, "Now that you have finally settled down, can I have your attention?" Who am I to argue?

And It Goes Like This...

I am doing the happy dance tonight.

Just Go With The Flow...

It has been one...of...those...days. One of those days when I should have worn my "I'm with stupid" shirt or better yet, just stayed in bed. These days don't come along very often in my world... Haley's Comet is more frequent than these downer days. But one thing is for sure...it's time for a good cry.

Credit Where Credit Is Due...

I am sitting here plugging away on the Quantitative Business Math homework, laying out the formulas and singing a little happy cheer every time a page-long problem equates correctly. Only 42 more to go...then I can start my Biology paper. Woo Hoo! It is about this time each hour night I pour a glass of wine and ask the rhetorical question: why on earth am I doing this?

Building New Foundations...

A new year has begun for Faith Formation...or as many commonly refer to it...Sunday School. I have been a Catechist (read: Sunday School teacher) since I was 18 years old. As I am now 42, that equals about 100 years.

I'm Not A Mind Reader...

I have a terrible habit. See, I have a tendency to have the majority of a conversation in my head with the details pretty much worked out when I turn to someone and say, "Well, what do you think?" With a look betraying their suspicions of my impending loss of faculties, I realize I have done it again...expecting others to be mind readers.

How Soon Is Now...

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Blatant sharing of, in my opinion, one of the BEST songs The Smiths ever did? Of course, but it really sums it up quite nicely this evening.

The Wonder Of It All...

So the Fall semester has begun and I am eye-balls deep into the homework flow again. One of my classes is a challenge; the other I find really interesting. This class is Biology, which is really saying something because...well...I'm an English major.

But Once You Make It Through The Thorns...

Hands down, my favorite fruit in the world is the raspberry. For such a little wonder, the sweet burst of flavor dancing on my tongue can compare to no other. I love to pillage the garden for these treasures, hot from the sun and so juicy they fall from the vine. The trick, or course, is avoiding all the thorns.

With Thanks And Praise...

It was a busy week. And often during the busy times, I forget. I forget to stop and say thank you. Thank you for my blessings, answered prayers, and those who put up with love me.

They Hate Working Moms, Don't They...

This could be me if I had all my faculties...

First of all, I have tremendous respect for all Moms...married moms, single moms, outside-of-the-home-working moms, stay-at-home-working moms...all of us have the most challenging and rewarding job in the world.

But I am pretty sure "they" hate outside-of-the-home working moms.