• The Sacrificial Laundry Wench

    Laundry is my nemesis. It’s like the house guest that just won’t leave. I stumble over it.  Climb over it.  Cry over it. And, yet, it continues to sit there in gigantic piles…

  • When Mom Does the Dishes

    This past weekend as I did the dishes, I learned several important things about the men in my life. First, they are easily entertained. Next, some short person has been putting items into…

  • What’s in Your Purse?

    In my Reader of the Month posts, I always ask what is inside the reader’s purse.  I think this reveals a lot about a person actually.  Maybe not about their personality, per se. …

  • Peace From Within

    I talked with my BFF, Emily, last night.  She lives in LA and I live in Florida, so our time zones are a little wacky.  It can make actually talking on the phone…

  • Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds

    Once upon a time there was a little mutt puppy named Lucy.  She was beloved by her owner named Katie and all was right with the world. Together, Katie and Lucy explored the…

  • Making Time for Daddys

    As much as I am loving this time to be home with Bean Man, I am still job hunting.  I used to be really uncomfortable staying home, but part of this whole Bloom…

  • Important Stuff to Know

    1.  Elvis and Costello seem to have multiplied and my home now resembles a lizard safe house.  I’m taking donations in the form of grasshoppers and beetles. 2.  I love to grill, but…

  • The Polls Don’t Lie

    It’s time once again for us all to purge our most inner secrets by taking the Marriage Confessions Polls!  Truly, these are some of my favorite posts because I get to learn more…