“All of my friends put down Valentine’s Day. They say it’s a made up holiday for greeting card companies to make money and so it’s stupid. Deep down we all know they are devaluing to avoid disappointment. But I want a Valentine and I’m not afraid to say it!” – Jenny Girl Ah, Valentine’s Day: …
Category Archive: humor
Jan
07
2012
Laughing At Spilled Milk: I Am My Own Grandma
My dad is married to my mother-in-law. Let that sink in a moment. Picture this: it’s 1989 and I’m seeing a man who can only be described as my dream guy. Compatible life goals, personality, red hair – the complete package. I mean, this could be “the one” except… His heart was recently broken and …
Dec
21
2011
Dear Me: About Kids and Faith
“And that ends round 2 between Jesus of Nazareth and Voldemort of Great Britain!” – Johnathan Durbin Dear Me, OK, let’s take a break from 1Corinthians to talk about the expectations you have about your kids’ faith in the Jesus area – with a Christmas emphasis. You do a pretty good job sharing your faith …
Oct
21
2011
Laughing At Spilled Milk: Night of IKEA
(OK, yes, this post is pretty long – about double my usual length – but the experience documented below felt much, much longer) I’ve been putting off writing about this because to do so I am forced to relive the experience, but back in early September Troy and I went to IKEA. IKEA: a perfect …
Oct
04
2011
Laughing At Spilled Milk: Scrapbooking
OK, so I don’t scrapbook. Never saw the point. Not only did I not have the time when the kids were growing up, but there was NO WAY I could have justified it to Troy, my thrifty Scotsman. “Hey baby, I’m going to take this simple $10 slip in the pocket photo album and turn it into …
Sep
21
2011
Dear Me, About Patience Part Two
“Love is Patient.” 1Corinthians 13:4 “There are two cardinal sins from which all others spring: impatience and laziness.” – Franz Kafka Dear Me, So, its 4pm Christmas Eve 1996 and the entire extended family will be descending upon your home in T-minus 16 hours. In that time you need to finish cleaning the house, prep …
Jun
21
2011
Dear Me, about PMS…
“Women complain about premenstrual syndrome, but I think of it as the only time of the month that I can be myself.” – Rosanne Barr Dear Me, PMS is viewed as the bane of the existence of most every woman on the planet (and their families). However, I see it as more of a blessing …
Jun
08
2011
Dear Me, About Dinner Parties…
Dear Me, Dinner parties are scary. They really, really are. You are setting yourself up to be judged as a homemaker, hostess, cook and woman in general. It’s a lot of pressure, but when you know what you’re doing, they can be fun and enrich friendships. Let’s be frank. You are the Lucille Ball of …
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