Author Archives: The Daring One

The Answer To All our Financial Woes Found at Jiffy Lube

I wonder if all my previous experience will count AGAINST me during the rigorous interview process.

Posted in aspirations, dancing | 28 Comments

It’s Easy to Solve Other Moms’ Problems

I came to realize if I judged them or their obnoxious kids, my own kids and I would likely go through the same obnoxious stage about 15 minutes later. [read more at Parenting.com]

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LITTLE BABIES!!!

My time with Erin and her little babies is drawing to a close. There are signs in abundance that it’s almost time for us to go home for the last time this summer and get back to our normal routines. … Continue reading

Posted in kid stuff, vacation | 24 Comments

I Done Been Shaped

I headed to the nail salon on my way out of town for a pre-BlogHer manicure. It’s like the pre-prom manicure. For one day a year it’s nice to pay $20 to your Korean fairy godmother and pretend that you … Continue reading

Posted in all about me, beauty, blogher07, save me from myself | 29 Comments

The Perfect Storm

I over-schedule. I want to do everything and be everything when I grow up. I want to grow my own food and bake bread and make my home a haven of educational bliss, moral perfection and impeccable scrabble playing. I … Continue reading

Posted in all about me, aspirations, domesticality, food, save me from myself, vacation | 41 Comments

There’s No Place Like Home…

Except Prince Eric’s Love Nest. [read more]

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