Playing WFMW with Shannon at Rocks In My Dryer. Got kids who get carsick?  Try Red Earth Motion-Stop , an herbal concoction with ginger, mint, cloves and other good things.   A few drops under the tongue ward off nausea like you wouldn’t believe.   My kids hardly ever throw up in the car anymore, thanks to this...
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OK, I’ve been wondering about this for a few days now.   Since I began writing about the   30 Days of Nothing,  comments on those posts have trickled off to almost nothing.   Now I almost would think that the fade-away is due to the incredible boringness of my recent topic. (Notable exception: my Day 6  post–...
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Shopping:  none today.  No book cravings even.  Surprising. Meals Breakfast: cornflakes, cheerios, juice Lunch:  Hamburgers, home fries, watermelon Dinner:  When the fridge gets over-crowded, chances are it’s time for a leftover night.  I pull everything out , stick it on the counter, and people get to pick what they want for dinner.   Tonight we...
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1990-One hour old   See  Chookooloonks for other Love Thursday participants
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Thanks to everyone who contributed recipes.   Some were familiar, and some I am looking forward to trying– once I remove my self-imposed ban on shopping, anyway! I’m giving the Golden Keyboard this week to A Gaggle of Girls for her submission of 5 different recipes!  Thanks for sharing, everyone!!
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OK, once again, to Avery’s dismay, I’m changing the rules of my own game.   It’s a perk of having your own blog. Bwahaha!!! (huge voice)-”Phenomenal cosmic power.” (baby voice)-”Itty-bitty living space.” (Name that movie, anyone?) Instead of having you vote on the best unusual sentence, since I am not detecting huge interest in this topic, I...
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8 years ago in Korea, the day our son was placed in my arms for good. Hat tip: Chookooloonks: could you be loved
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Kids glowing over awesome Lego creations, fresh pickles gleaming in jars on my counter, and an email from my new college student saying she aced her first math assignment.  (she’ll be home for the weekend in less than 24 hours!)  Counting my blessings…
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Today started early. Up at 6:30, so I could get my 16 year old to the DMV for her learner’s permit, then to the school district to sign up for driver’s ed.  Next came orthodontist appointments for my 12 and 14 year olds.  The 14 year old needs $400 worth of retainers to fix the...
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If you were interested in Owlhaven » The Fair!, you might also like to read these articles in today’s New York Times. State Fairs, Sagging, Arrive at Crossroads Pickles, Pies and Blue-Ribbon Biscotti
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