the foundation of my work ethic. “Would you like fries with that?”

the foundation of my work ethic. “Would you like fries with that?”

My daughter was lounging around the house in a circa 1970s McDonalds uniform last night. The neon green version. Attractive, ...
"Discovery Day" is right.

“Discovery Day” is right.

FirstHusband and FavoriteSon went to a college "Discovery Day" on Saturday, inspecting a potential choice for FavoriteSon. I think it ...
Jesus said turn the other cheek. He didn't say I had to stand within smack radius.

Jesus said turn the other cheek. He didn’t say I had to stand within smack radius.

"so, have you spoken to them about their behavior?" That was the question I was asked after publishing my post ...
Mythbusters question: Who packs a car better, a man or a woman?

Mythbusters question: Who packs a car better, a man or a woman?

Watching Mythbusters on DVR tonight and that was one of the questions. FirstHusband: "Oh, DEFINITELY a man." Me: "You know ...
you see the big hat too . . . right?

you see the big hat too . . . right?

Ever try to describe the behavior of a passive-aggressive person to someone else? Inevitably, you come off sounding petty. And ...
I'm going to stop being discouraged and be awesome instead. True Story.

I’m going to stop being discouraged and be awesome instead. True Story.

I haven't exactly been sad. But I'll admit. For the last few weeks, I've been discouraged. I found myself in ...
five minutes of crazy.

five minutes of crazy.

Me, to FirstHusband at Home Depot: "I know that guy. How do I know that guy?" One minute later, staring ...
step away from the puppy.

step away from the puppy.

Warning: Sometimes, emotional bullies wear puppy suits. wounded puppy suits. And when you pay attention to them, the whimpering doesn't ...
do the right thing because it's the right thing.

do the right thing because it’s the right thing.

Last night I was repeating: "God loves my kids more than I do. God loves my kids more than I ...