Save the DRAMA…

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for another mama. As I sat here watching the Tornado eat a donut nosh on some tofu & feeling entirely calm/peaceful I began to wonder. Again. (An no not about the F-word.) I know many people would be doing with I am right now (and what I plan to do all weekend) and find it vaguely...unsatisfying. Not just because I live life in the slow lane (there's no way around acknowledging ... Continue Reading

My letter to a littler misfit.

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This post is in no way original (it's been done by many others as 'a letter to my younger self').  This post was entirely sparked by the Tornado.   It was, in roundabout way, her idea. It's a reminder when we think little eyes & ears are NOT paying attention they are ("Mama I know that shirt! That's the same shirt from the long time ago picture!!").  It's a reminder I sorely ... Continue Reading

Where blog posts wither & die (part two).**

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Yesterday I brought the Tornado to see Shrek the Musical. Again. (she requested the harry potter specs. she knows not who h.p. is.) You cant see but Im wearing these shoes. again. So glad I listened to all of you (especially Charlotte) and didnt return them. I love. I feel fancy. I look on the outside like the amazon I feel like on the inside. but I digress... We drove to Dallas (for ... Continue Reading

“Is she straight like us?”*

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Our "straight" misfit family     The other morning I walked into the kitchen and found Tornado & Ren Man deep in conversation. You remember Miss. Sarah.  He was saying.  You just saw her a few weeks ago. The Tornado furrowed her brow and appeared to be deep in thought (is there anything better than facial expressions of kindergartners? is that really how we adults appear to ... Continue Reading

4 reasons to INDULGE this Halloween

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(Ahh youth. Days of chipped nail polish & no fretting about candycalories.) Im a misfit. I may stand alone but I'll say it: Im tired of the plethora of posts focusing upon how to have a healthy Halloween. I liked the post the first time I read it---but after the thirtieth beating of the poor, dead, Halloween horse my brain began to whirl. It began to rebel. It started to obsess ... Continue Reading

Where blog posts go to die.

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my lame attempt at Fitbloggin11 to document how Im always wearing a jumpsuit** I adored Fitbloggin11. I met so many new people.  Visited with so many old friends.  Brought home so much knowledge & wisdom.  And just felt a true sense of renewed connection to our Tribe. Yet, with all those experiences, one sentence in particular has stuck in my mind since the conference. It was during the ... Continue Reading

I am the WINNER! (Brita giveaway post)

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Today is the day. It's the final 24 hours of my Brita Challenge with Roni Noone and I am officially the WINNER!! (please to not visit Ms. Noone's blog as there's a tiny chance she mightcould erroneously believe herself to be the victor. She would be wrong.) For those of you joining us late to the Brita Challenge or to Roni who may be coming over here to steal my tricks procure some tips ... Continue Reading

Self-Esteem Skyrocking Ken (wordless wednesday. sortamostly.)

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Yes, People. I meant what I said and I said what I meant. Good ole Sweet Talking Ken could be an empowering toy if utilized in the CORRECT fashion as a self-esteem booster Some may call it "caving" (I did, indeed, purchase S.T.Ken), but Id beg to differ as I BOUGHT HIM FOR ME. (Ill let that statement sink in) Until my esteem is back where it belongs SWEET TALK AS *I* SAY Ken  shall be ... Continue Reading

Sweet Talking Ken

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(please to excuse the blurry snapped in aisles photo) The other day when I was shopping with the Tornado I got sick and tired of her lollygagging and plunged on ahead she ambled down the toy aisle and became entirely riveted by a Ken doll. Mama!! Look! She shouted. It’s super cool! It’s a talking Ken guy!! Seeing as she’s a Barbie-girl (to my chagrin) & rarely interested in Ken my ... Continue Reading

Ive gots my RUNDIES on.

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Me & Sally from Oiselle circa 2009. Finally meeting in person. Two fast things before I get to my love of the Rundies.  First: this isnt a sponsored post.  my love for Sally & for Oiselle is priceless. Second: this shall veer off into sentimentalnessment.  Ive not yet written the post. I already recognize that fact. my love for Sally & Oiselle is fraught with the ... Continue Reading

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