*This post is the third in a series the the others are here and here. All told, I was in Ohio for eight years and I felt it was time to leave. I had worked in television news for a while and I wanted to move into entertainment television. I wanted the fun side of […] Read more…
Month: November 2011
Don’t Even Ask
As women, we have so many rules. It’s been said for years that you never ask a woman her age or her weight. When we become mothers there is a whole new set of rules. Where do I begin? Don’t question maternity leave I know a few people (men) who look at maternity leave as […] Read more…
Ten Things…
Before today’s post, I have to announce our Pollen Jewelry giveaway winner! After 82 entries (minus a comment from me) the winner according to Random.org is (#5) Natalie of From Corporate to Domestic! Congrats Natalie! I’ll be shooting you an email soon. Thanks all for your entries!!! Now on to the post of the day… […] Read more…
Back to the Beginning
When it comes to my hair I can be something of a plain Jane. Boring, boring, blah! I have worn my hair long forever! It’s usually in a ponytail. My idea of a hair cut is a bang. Yes, I know, exciting! I have been trying to pull myself out of this rut lately. I […] Read more…
A Moment of Sunday Serenity
“It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: “And this, too, shall pass away.”” ~ Abraham Lincoln Read more…
My Not So Secret Love
I’m rarely at a loss for words But you’ve kinda got me speechless I reach for you every day The truth is you’re my weakness I love to wrap my hands around you Just love to feel your warmth Some people are in love with Joe and his magic beans I’m all about the wonderful […] Read more…
Fashionably Speaking…
“Style is primarily a matter of instinct.” ~Bill Blass Read more…
Almost Toddlers & Tiaras
*This was written as part of Mama Kat’s writer’s workshop. Have you ever been jilted or just plain mistreated? Yeah, I know, we’ve all been there. The one time that I’m thinking about today happened when I was in high school. I think I was no more than a sophomore when a friend asked me […] Read more…
NaBloPoMo – Writing
What was I thinking? Why did I say yes? I have decided to be a part of NaBloPoMo! The insanity! I clearly, have lost my freaking mind. NaBloPoMo is a blogging marathon. I don’t do marathons. I much prefer sprints. I need a break here and there, you know? But, alas, I submitted Bibs & […] Read more…
All Growed Up?
*This is the second piece in a series. Check out the first post here! After finishing high school, I left Detroit and moved to Ohio to attend college. It was rough those first several days. The moment my mother turned to leave I cried – HARD! Remember, my mom and I are thisclose. It was […] Read more…
