Nostalgia

Kiss Me, Creep!

Last week, Rude Cactus bared his soul and acknowledged the existence of William Shatner *AND* Mr. Spock CD's in his house. And in exchange for such embarrassment, asked what shards of shame we had laying around ourselves. (Although, personally, I am thinking he should be…

In The Meantime…

I was trying to upload a pic of what Bryan and Declan have been up to while I have been in Austin, but Blogger is being an asshole. So, I have lazed in bed watching Entertainment Tonight and Donny Osmond was just talking about his…

30 Years of KBCO

I am not sure how much people outside Colorado will appreciate this post, but here goes. As I was driving in today, I was listening to KBCO - the quintessential Colorado rock radio station - and morning DJ Bret Saunders was playing Melissa Etheridge live…

Pokey Little Stupid Ass Book

It's a funny thing to go back and revisit your favorite childhood books now that you are an adult. Most of them shock the hell out of me - like how Mother Goose is completely morbid and Raggedy Anne has racist overtones. Well, one of…

He’s Huge

I know it's a total cliché, but my son is growing like a weed! I was just putting away his clothes (still getting ready for that Mardi Gras party!) and the kid is 3.5 years old and fitting comfortably into 5T or kids size 4…

Nighttime Snow

There is something magical about going to bed when the first flakes start flying. You're all cozy in bed, snuggled up with a book... dreamily watching the white stuff coming down in that eery nighttime way - where you can only really see it through…

How do I love thee(s)?

Declan is so freaking thoughtful, it makes my heart hurt. While working on Valentine's cards for his class last night, he set several aside for me, "to show Mommy how much I love her." Well, Bugaboo - I love you too. A lot. A LOT…