Let us remember it, every moment

June 15, 2026
No one in these senior years is immune to thoughts that attempt to make meaning of the lives we've lived. And as usual, a recent episode of the television show, Call the Midwife, has evoked those kinds of deep thoughts. As children on the show made time capsules (and yes, some of the adults,...

Being present

October 21, 2010
I was standing in front of the mirrored door to a closet in my new house, talking to my husband about unpacking. I looked at our reflection, two kids all those years...

Detached mothers & Betty Draper

October 21, 2010
I hate to beat Mad Men to death, but hubby and I have been talking about Betty Draper today. So let's dish.Betty's a terrible mother, isn't she? She's immature, abusive...

Find Love

October 21, 2010
I think I watch TV just to find cool music.video belowNLX - Find LoveI've finally forgotten,I've put down my sword,I've come to accept that,This weight wasn't mine it...

Cupcakes of the day: birthday idea

October 20, 2010
This is a such a cute idea for a kid's birthday party. But if I were giving a party of my own, I'd use the idea to spell out Happy New Year or Merry Christmas or.... ...

I’m over him

October 20, 2010
Ok, so here's the truth.I didn't think Obama was ready to be president. And he wasn't. Good guy; inexperienced. Naive.I wanted the more seasoned Hillary to win, as you...

Cupcake of the day: Mad Men

October 20, 2010
Nope. Not kidding. These are Mad Men cupcakes. Complete with cigarette butt and maraschino cherry.You can find these over at cupcakestakethecake.com, along with...

Mad Men & human nature

October 19, 2010
You only like the beginning of things, Dr. Fay Miller says to Don Draper on Mad Men.But isn't that human nature? We all like the beginning of things best. When...

A trip down market street

October 19, 2010

Cupcake of the day: minis

October 19, 2010
These adorable mini-cupcakes are perfect for so many occasions.Love the daisies for a spring bridal shower.Pretty pink with blue accents for a little girl's birthday or...

Mormon moms & pearls

October 18, 2010
I am addicted to a couple of Mormon mom blogs. Go figure.I couldn't be any more different from a Mormon mom. I mean, I find the entire Joseph Smith/Angel Moroni thing...

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