Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Beck stops here

I’m not a fan of GleN Beck. It’s not just because I am a tree hugging, Dixie Chicks album owning, blue state living, Barack Obama picture hanging on my fridge lefty. It’s because he is bat shit crazy. I have some … Continue reading

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Summer’s last blast

It was a familiar sight this morning. The backpacks. The fresh haircuts. The shiny new shoes. The refusal to listen. Ah, yes, back to school time has arrived. I love summer with a passion that few people understand. Sure, everyone … Continue reading

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Dads, daughters and dookie

It all happened several summers ago. There we were, enjoying the Happy Place. For those of you unfamiliar with the Happy Place, it looks like this: This is what children look like in the Happy Place: Oh my God how … Continue reading

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A mother’s words of wisdom – part 1

I’ve decided that I need to start chronicling the things I say to my children. Not because I give stellar parenting advice or because I am mother of the year, but because most times, I am astonished at the things I … Continue reading

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Sock it to me – part 2

Check it out: I know what you’re thinking. We get it, Marney, your husband has a sock problem. He leaves them around. Blah blah blah, deal with it already. But wait, there’s more. You see, while this scene seems reminiscent … Continue reading

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