My husband often reads my blog but, I've got to admit, I hope this is one post he misses. Not because I am going to vent my frustrations or say something nasty. In fact, the complete opposite...but the truth is, he would be mortified. For those of you who don't know him, my hubby is a pretty quiet and private guy. To draw attention to him in a public forum under any circumstances would be embarrassing - this is the same dude who wanted to be married but didn't want to have the wedding because people would be looking at... More »

Often when I am writing a card for a special occasion or sending a note to express some emotional point I find what I want to say has already been said. Usually it has been said by someone far more profound and well known than I'll ever be. Sometimes, though, someone, just an average person like you and me, says something that I find really profound or relevant. Here are a few quotes, sayings, or comments that resonate with me: 1. "Fair does not mean equal". I LOVE this. It was said by a fellow mom to one of... More »

A new book aimed at 4-7 year olds just came out called "My Beautiful Mommy". It chronicles a little girl's visit to the plastic surgeon with her mother for a consultation, their discussions of how mommy will soon be "prettier", an explanation of where the bandages will be and then an illustration of the final results. Am I the only one screaming "WTF?!" at the top of my lungs?? I actually felt physically ill. Not at the fact that the mom wants a tummy tuck, boob job and a nose job but at the fact that there is a book... More »

I am a total sucker for a good tear-jerker. Sometimes I even rent a movie specifically because I need to have a good cry and let off some emotional steam...very therapeutic. So when my sis who lives in the U.K. sent me this I knew it was a keeper. Yup, I'll hang on to it for those times when I need just a little something to help open the flood gates. I have watched it 3 times and have yet to get beyond the first 2 minutes without crying...ahhhh, I feel so refreshed. Check it out and let me know... More »