Haiku Friday: Young Jedi

Daddy-daughter time:She is a Jedi fighter.He is a Sith lord.A flash of blue lightcrashing against red light inthe lightsaber duelIt's Star Wars at homeShe's never seen the moviesBut it is still … [Continue reading...]



The Battle Between Emotion and Logic Regarding Vaccinations

I consider myself lucky that my children don't go to the doctor very often. I can count on one hand the number of times we've taken either of them to the doctor for something other than a routine … [Continue reading...]



You Asked, I Answered, Part I

Wow, I didn't expect so many questions from all of you! I'm going to have to split the answers into two posts, because 1) it would be too long to do as one post, and 2) I'm compiling and scanning some … [Continue reading...]



Haiku Friday: Spring Break

I'm on Spring Break, butwith two kids to care for itsnot much of a breakTomorrow is thestart of Cordy's Spring Break, too.My stress is doubled.It wouldn't be sobad, except the weathermanis predicting … [Continue reading...]



100 Things You REALLY Want To Know About Me

The other day I was reading through another blogger's "100 Things About Me" post, and I have to admit I found it kind of...limited. (No, it wasn't yours - I liked yours. Or yours - yours made me … [Continue reading...]



Recycled, And Yet Brand New

St. Patrick's Day, 2005:Cordelia, 6 months old St. Patrick's Day, 2008: Miranda, 9 months old I made that dress for Cordy back in 2005, never realizing I'd get another chance to use it again. Mira … [Continue reading...]



Dressed Up For The Prom

When going to a party, there's always that fear in the back of your mind that you might run into another woman at the party wearing the exact. same. dress. And it's even worse if she looks better in … [Continue reading...]