My husband requested a comedy when I went to look for a movie at the library yesterday. Among other movies, I found Mobsters and Mormons, a movie that is part … Continue reading Week 26 Review: Leave the Gun. Take the Granola.
Our day today was all about music. We began with a 9am graduation recital for my daughter and the other students who’ve finished a Suzuki flute book and are moving … Continue reading An Harmonious Day
Our kitchen is off of our laundry room. Our laundry room has two big windows. These windows are the only ones in the house without window coverings. Certain times of … Continue reading Imperfect Curtains
Dangerous Laughter: Thirteen Stories by Steven Millhauser My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book. The first story, “The Disappearance of Elaine Coleman,” borders on perfection. A … Continue reading Review: Dangerous Laughter: Thirteen Stories by Steven Millhauser
My friend Tucker posted the link to this blog post, Ten Lies, which refers to another blog post by DivineCaroline.com. Both are about the things people say to talk others … Continue reading Cheering On People Bolder Than I
…my toddler running in from the other room to give me a hug as soon as I expressed frustration at the stupid chair I’m trying to assemble. (In other words, … Continue reading Happiness Is…
As I’ve mentioned before, my family homeschools. I’ve done a lot of research and planning to ensure that I give my children the best education I can, but with the … Continue reading Balanced Homeschool Curriculum
A year ago or so, I crocheted a purse. Well, I crocheted two purses. One I finished and gave to a friend. I actually really liked how it came out. … Continue reading Crafting Imperfection
The jury was still out after my last Aikido class. I wasn’t sure I liked it. I felt awkward, exposed, and inept, but I went back because I recognized that … Continue reading Aikido!
My aunt died this morning in her sleep. When the phone rang, I knew it was my mother before I looked at the caller ID. There was nothing psychic in … Continue reading Week 25 Review
After so many serious blog posts, I decided to take a break and blog about dinner again. We had an awesome chili tonight, and I’m thinking some of you might … Continue reading Classic Beef Chili…with Bacon!
I seem to be self-medicating with chocolate. I’ve been taking one bar of Chocolove Almonds and Sea Salt in Dark Chocolate a day for the past three days. From what … Continue reading The Side-Effect Profile for Chocolate
Imperfect Happiness 