From the Mailbag: Mallory writes, I found your site from your post on Ree “The Pioneer Woman” vs Heather “Dooce”. I pretty much agreed with everything you said. But I was wondering what you think of Ree’s blog now. In my opinion, it seems like she’s turned herself into too much of a bland brand. I used to think her site was fun and interesting. Now it seems to be too many throwaway posts about Charlie, her basset hound. … Read More
You guys know me, I’m all about the sharing — and convenience. So let me share this great website, PetFlow.com, where you can order all your pet food needs and have them conveniently delivered to your door for one flat rate of $4.95 per order. And don’t worry about selection because they carry just about every brand there is. (I use four different high quality brands that I usually have to traipse to three different stores to buy and … Read More
Ah, the vagaries of gardening in the Northeast… Â An exceptionally rainy Spring has brought more than a few false starts with rotting seeds, and slow starts with battered seedlings. Such setbacks are par for the course when you throw in with Mother Nature. It’s all part of the adventure.
Even with an uncooperative Spring, there are a few plants that are flourishing, including my potatoes, which are growing like crazy. Having just finished a second hilling, I thought I’d … Read More
Okay, so this shoebox of books I keep in my car isn’t technically a Kindle, but for me it serves the same purpose. Aside from the fact that my shoebox only holds around six books vs Kindle’s 1,500, it does provide a serviceable selection of reading material at a moment’s notice.
With all the waiting I do for Cait from after-school sports these days, I’m always sitting around with time to spare. Having a handy book helps pass the time.… Read More
A friend with dogs and kids sent me one of those “Been there, done that” emails. It read:
Life really boils down to two essential questions.
1. Should I get a dog? Or…
2. Should I have children?
I’d have to say on behalf of those of us who have “been there and done that,” having a dog first definitely helps to develop important skills you’ll need later as a parent. At the very least, there’s a good likelihood your … Read More
Yes, time flies — and those of us, ahem, over a certain age know exactly just how fast. Seems every time I turn around another one of my animals has just turned another year older. Just this week Finnegan and Wink have traveled around the sun one more time.
Finnegan is 6 years old now — the longest I’ve had a cat live. He tells me he’s going to live to be 16. I’m choosing to take him at his … Read More
To all my “mom” friends–here are a few smiles to brighten your day.
[Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:]
Why did God make mothers?
How did God make mothers?
