May 16, 2013

Being Rich And Entitled Is Not A Disability At Disney

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Disney Guest Assistance Card

When we visited Disney World in February, I worried how Cordy would react to the crowds and the lines. She doesn't like crowds, and she likes waiting in lines even less, especially when those lines … [Continue reading...]

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May 14, 2013

Green-like Thumb

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No weeds or dead leaves, but not pretty.

When we bought our house, I was so excited about having our own yard. There were fantastic ideas in my head of beautiful landscaping and a garden in the backyard full of fresh herbs and veggies and a … [Continue reading...]

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May 12, 2013

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Skylanders are totally cool for Mother's Day, right?

How was your Mother's Day? Mine started out far too early with the chirp of a smoke detector at 4:30am. At first I was dreaming and heard it in the dream. Once I realized that it was impossible for my … [Continue reading...]

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May 10, 2013

My Entry for BlogHer’s Voices of the Year

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As many of you know, I've gone to BlogHer's annual conference every year since I started blogging. Several years back they started a Community Keynote, where a handful of blog posts were selected and … [Continue reading...]

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May 8, 2013

Adventures in Adult Acne

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It cost HOW much?

When I was recently at the dermatologist for my twice-a-year mole check, the assistant asked if I'd noticed any changes with my skin. I told her the few places I thought had changed, and then … [Continue reading...]

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May 6, 2013

My Weekend: Soccer, Comic Books, Sci-Fi & The POTUS

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Obama at OSU

It's not even summer yet, and I can already feel my weekends getting busier. I'm a failure at having the traditional relaxing weekend - most often my weekends are just as busy as, or busier, than the … [Continue reading...]

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May 4, 2013

May the Fourth…

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Jedi Mira with Lightsaber

Those in geeky circles know that May 5 may be Cinco de Mayo, but May 4 is also a holiday. It's Star Wars Day! Get it? No? Say this: "May the fourth be with you." Now do you get it? (It's a play on … [Continue reading...]

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