I have 66 days left to go until the Washington, DC Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Sixty-six days and $700 to raise. It's a daunting task. It is my third year doing the walk and my reasons why vary all the time. I know way too many people who have survived breast cancer, more who have past on from cancer than I care to count, I like the personal challenge of walking a marathon each year and getting the message out that this is a disease worth fighting. It's a cause that I hold very close to my heart. I was feeling a bit panicky today about my lack of fundraising (bake sale and Coldstone Creamery fundraiser in the works) and my missing training due to our insane schedule. Then I read this in the Washington Post today. I viewed the pictures and realized once again there is so much more … [Read more...]
Fear
Franklin Roosevelt said it best, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." I hate using a quote like that but it's true. It's what keeps me from doing things all the time.The subject of fear has been on my mind a lot these days. It's pretty damn scary and daunting to start a new career, being so green and all, and to just chuck my old life. I had three months of build up and doing preventative things to make sure we would be ok once I left my job, but the fear was still there. All the what if's. They consumed me. Sometimes, I admit, they do still keep me up at night. Then, this morning a friend wrote to me about all the things she fears. Losing loved ones, old age, illness, financial crises and fear of getting fat. I have to say these are the basics. We all fear these things … [Read more...]
Only in Americone~
Many of you know that I enjoy crushing on a certain Mr. Stephen Colbert. So I have to say that this little article just made me squeal and smile stupidly for a while. Yes, he now has an ice cream flavor named after him, the Stephen Colbert Americone Dream, thanks to the guys Ben & Jerry. My first thought was that vanilla obviously had to be incorporated into this treat and then strawberry. Blueberry too perhaps? Make it all American flag stripey, little chocolate flying eagles perhaps? Sadly, no. It is vanilla with some fudge and caramel mixed in. Next time you are strolling by your grocer's freezer case try some Stephen Colbert- it's like having, "The sweet taste of liberty in your mouth." … [Read more...]
The Trip/I Heart My Friends
Ok, ok already the trip. I hear you people. Seriously. I've dragged it out long enough. The trip to Los Angeles started off with this, "Excuse me, Ma'am? Is anyone sitting there?" This said by the twenty-something girl with boyfriend sutured to her side. Sigh... no one was next to me. They plopped themselves down and instantly the row reaked of pastrami and old sweat. Ick. Why? I huffed a bit and wanted to ask in a snooty voice, "Excuse me, but did you just get off a 12 hour shift from some all night Chicago deli? Do you work at D'anjelos? You smell like a D'angelo's. You stink! Both of you! Git!" Instead, I took out my tiny red leather book and started making notes. This seems to creep some people out and sure enough the old meat couple left. Aaah, a nice whole row to myself. … [Read more...]
Back to Reality
How is it that in span of less than 60 seconds the phone can ring, I burn myself with hot wax (and sadly nothing even remotely kinky was going on), T.D. falls off the bed and manages to eat a nice mouthful of diaper cream? How? I guess it was just the universe's way of welcoming me back to reality. Whoo hoo!It slushed here today which just makes me want to stay under the covers of my own bed even more. It was so nice to get into MY bed after a week away. I'm a weirdo about my bed and sheets so it's always the one thing I miss the most when traveling. I have to say it was nice to be away and feel like me again. Not someone's Mom or wife. Just me. I shopped without time limits, ate whatever, got hit on a few times, and ingested far too much salt and sugar than should be allowed. I'm … [Read more...]
Home Again, Home Again
Jiggity Jig! Corny I know, but it really is so good to be home. I was so sick of hearing that same monotonous voice declaring, "Caution! Moving sidewalk ends." as I went through various airports. It's the same voice. Over and over again. Didn't help that I was sitting near it at my gate in Chicago today. I'll do more on my trip later, all the little overheards from the airport, my take on L.A. another time around, and what Albuquerque is really like. Better than I thought I can tell you that, with the best Rattlesnake Musuem in the country I'm sure. Now I can say I've officially been there. There was something interesting I heard today while lounging at gate A11 in Midway airport. I was subjected the Maury Povich show and heard this tidbit. Apparently there is a rise in Hit Men … [Read more...]
News!
I'm on my second leg of my trip. Left sunny LA yesterday and flew to New Mexico. I'm having a blast! If you click on the title of this post you can view my latest bit of news- my feature story for Hot Mom's Club. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Introducing…The Product of the Week!
My friend Stephanie and I have decided to create a new blog, Flaming Tulle. It's a wedding planning website for those brides who believe that while the wedding is important and fun, it's not the be all and end all of their life. It's the marriage that is actually important. NaNoMoBridezillas. So check it out, Flaming Tulle. We're still working on it but we predict exciting things!I'm off to L.A. now so you might not here from me for a bit. Ta! … [Read more...]
Mommy’s Time Out
We Mom's sure are in the news these days. The cocktail playdate debate continues and just yesterday the Washington Post ran this article about Mom's playing Bunco on 'Mom's Night Out' and having a sip or two of chardonnay. The wine shown was actually the wine pictured above. Yes, ladies it really does exsist. Isn't it fabulous? First, 'Mad Housewife' wine now this one. I love it. It's kitschy yeah but who cares. It's like the perfect joke gift to give a Mom on your block. Anyway, I digress, sort of, this whole debate about Mom's drinking on playdates or even drinking after the wee ones go to bed is so hot right now and I think it's nuts. It's as if women should be above drinking and we should always comport ourselves in some unrealistic stepford type way. I don't know about you, but … [Read more...]
Happy February and Happy Blog Exchange Day!
An Inconvenient Truth Tell me, have you heard about this film about theglobal warming? I think the bloke who did it waspresident of America, but I’m not sure. In any case,much like not reading books, I don’t get to the cinemathat often. However I do like to know a bit aboutcurrent events for small chat at fashion shows and thelike. I’ve been thinking a lot about global warming. Imean if you consider the impact our move from Londonto Spain had on me, I reckon that was a bit likeglobal warming. Inconvenient indeed considering allthe chinchilla I’ve had to stow for colder weather. Isimply can’t understand a culture that hasn’t a winterseason. I find four seasons open up such a world ofopportunity in accessorising, with shoes alone you’vegot sling backs for autumn, a right bold pair of … [Read more...]