Author: Aimee

Forest For The Trees

This summer has been a wild ride in many respects.In particular, my mother has been ill - very ill. In and out of the hospital since May, with one major surgery under her belt, possibly more on the horizon. While they were fixing her heart…

Going Back For Another Round

Yes. The fight continues. The yucky fight. With the yucky yucky acne.This was me, last night, after 7 shots to my face over lunch at the dermatologist's. So, you are absolutely right in thinking that my face looks PISSED.That's the general consensus of my face,…

Let’s Get Physical!

I am not a very *physical* person. By "physical," I mean "coordinated." Anyone who read this post, where I fell on my face for the Pioneer Woman, can see that loud and clear.I took dance classes when I was a kid, but they didn't last.I…

Happy Birthday, Darling Boy

My aunt and I were marveling over the fact that Declan turned eight today. My aunt who lives in Maryland while we live in Colorado. My aunt who works so hard to maintain a closeness with us that is felt with every phone call, every…

Wondering what SNIAGRAB is?

If you are from Colorado, you probably know. You probably have even been in the thick of it once or twice.If not, you think I just sneezed.It actually started with a sporting goods company named Gart Brothers 56 years ago (let me repeat that part:…

The Hoarding Gene

There is something I need to tell you.My son is a hoarder.A serious, hardcore, hiding things under his bed, keeping every piece of trash, clutter piled up to the ceiling H-O-A-R-D-E-R.And apparently these things skip generations.My grandmother? A tosser. Meaning she threw away everything. Not…

September Greeblemix Contest + Boulder Fire Relief

Whew. It's been kind of crazy here in Colorado this weekend.Have you seen this?Check out the latest news about the Boulder Fire from Twitter, and see how the response within the Boulder community has been amazing.Or, if you can - please help:Donate to the Humane…